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Zwierschke Family History

Zwierschke 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, Bieschke, Kirschke, Mischke, Reschke, Zierke, Zieske

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Where is the Zwierschke family from?

You can see how Zwierschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwierschke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zwierschke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Zwierschke families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwierschke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zwierschke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwierschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Zwierschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwierschke 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Zwierschke. 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 Zwierschke. For the veterans among your Zwierschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwierschke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Zwierschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zwierschke in 1969 was 68, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwierschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwierschke 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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