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Zweeres Family History

Zweeres 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: Sweers, Weers, Weerts, Zwiers, Sweere, Weekes, Terres, Serres, Peres

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Where is the Zweeres family from?

You can see how Zweeres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweeres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweeres families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zweeres families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweeres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zweeres families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Zweeres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweeres 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zweeres. 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 63 military records available for the last name Zweeres. For the veterans among your Zweeres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweeres lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zweeres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zweeres in 1969 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweeres 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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