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Zweydoff Family History

Zweydoff 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: Medoff, Wemhoff, Swerdloff, Wendorf, Wendorff, Wycoff, Wykoff

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Where is the Zweydoff family from?

You can see how Zweydoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweydoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweydoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zweydoff families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweydoff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zweydoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Zweydoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweydoff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zweydoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zweydoff. For the veterans among your Zweydoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweydoff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zweydoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zweydoff in 1967 was 51, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweydoff 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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