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Zwermann Family History

Zwermann 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: Bermann, Obermann, Niermann, Hermann, Werman, Liermann, Ziemann

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Where is the Zwermann family from?

You can see how Zwermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwermann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwermann family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwermann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwermann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Zwermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwermann 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zwermann. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zwermann. For the veterans among your Zwermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwermann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Zwermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zwermann in 1966 was 70, and 81 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwermann 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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