This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zwenge family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zwenge Family History

Zwenge 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: Zheng, Winge, Weng, Zeng, Zweig, Wengel, Plenge, Welge, Benge, Wege

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zwenge family from?

You can see how Zwenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwenge family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zwenge families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwenge's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwenge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwenge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zwenge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Zwenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwenge census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Zwenge

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Zwenge. 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.

View all Zwenge immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Zwenge. For the veterans among your Zwenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zwenge military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zwenge family history

Discover More

What is the average Zwenge lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwenge 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwenge

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zwenge family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial