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Zwicke Family History

Zwicke 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: Zwicker, Zwick, Wicke, Zwicky, Wick, Wicker, Swick, Zwack, Dicke

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Where is the Zwicke family from?

You can see how Zwicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwicke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zwicke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zwicke families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwicke's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Zwicke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwicke 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 Zwicke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwicke. 50% of Zwicke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zwicke women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Zwicke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Zwicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwicke 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Zwicke. 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 464 military records available for the last name Zwicke. For the veterans among your Zwicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwicke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zwicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zwicke in 1959 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwicke 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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