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Zwerschke Family History

Zwerschke 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: Perschke, Reschke, Peschke, Geschke, Bieschke, Jeschke, Kirschke

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Where is the Zwerschke family from?

You can see how Zwerschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwerschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zwerschke families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zwerschke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zwerschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwerschke 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 Zwerschke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zwerschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Zwerschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwerschke 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zwerschke. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zwerschke. For the veterans among your Zwerschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwerschke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Zwerschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zwerschke in 1963 was 87, and 40 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwerschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwerschke 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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