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Zwetschke Family History

Zwetschke 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, Wetsch, Peschke, Geschke, Mitschke, Bieschke

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Where is the Zwetschke family from?

You can see how Zwetschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwetschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwetschke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwetschke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zwetschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwetschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zwetschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zwetschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwetschke 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zwetschke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zwetschke. For the veterans among your Zwetschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwetschke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Zwetschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zwetschke in 1966 was 91, and 75 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwetschke 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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