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Zwecker Family History

Zwecker Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zwicker, Swecker, Wecker, Ecker, Zucker, Decker, Necker, Wicker

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Where is the Zwecker family from?

You can see how Zwecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwecker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Zwecker families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwecker's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Zwecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zwecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwecker. 100% of Zwecker men worked as a Manager.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Zwecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Zwecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwecker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 206 immigration records available for the last name Zwecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Zwecker. For the veterans among your Zwecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwecker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zwecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zwecker in 1967 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwecker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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