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Zweerus Family History

Zweerus 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, Beers, Petrus, Weeks, Geers, Weyers

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zweerus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweerus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zweerus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zweerus. For the veterans among your Zweerus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweerus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Zweerus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zweerus in 1969 was 68, and 76 in 1981.

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