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Zwemke Family History

Zwemke 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: Ziemke, Zemke, Remke, Zierke, Zieske, Welke, Wempe, Lemke, Zaeske

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Where is the Zwemke family from?

You can see how Zwemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwemke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zwemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zwemke family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwemke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zwemke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwemke 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 Zwemke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zwemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Zwemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwemke 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zwemke. 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 60 military records available for the last name Zwemke. For the veterans among your Zwemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwemke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zwemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zwemke in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwemke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwemke 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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