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Zwelling Family History

Zwelling 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: Welling, Zwilling, Zwerling, Stelling, Helling, Melling, Telling

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Where is the Zwelling family from?

You can see how Zwelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwelling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwelling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zwelling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zwelling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zwelling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwelling 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 Zwelling ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Zwelling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Zwelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwelling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zwelling. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zwelling. For the veterans among your Zwelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwelling lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zwelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zwelling in 1953 was 69, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwelling 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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