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Zwergel Family History

Zwergel 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: Mergel, Wengel, Zerger, Ziegel, Werfel, Soergel, Gergel, Wargel

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Where is the Zwergel family from?

You can see how Zwergel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwergel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwergel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Zwergel families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Zwergel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zwergel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwergel 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 Zwergel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwergel. 100% of Zwergel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zwergel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Zwergel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwergel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Zwergel. 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 119 military records available for the last name Zwergel. For the veterans among your Zwergel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwergel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Zwergel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zwergel in 1962 was 48, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwergel 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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