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Zwieman Family History

Zwieman 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: Zieman, Wieman, Widman, Wideman, Wierman, Nieman, Wiman, Zeman

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Where is the Zwieman family from?

You can see how Zwieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwieman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Zwieman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwieman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zwieman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zwieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwieman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zwieman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zwieman. For the veterans among your Zwieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwieman lifespan?

Average Zwieman life expectancy in 1979 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwieman 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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