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Zwierz Family History

Zwierz 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: Zwiers, Zeier, Swier, Zwirn, Zier, Wier, Lierz, Zietz, Wiers, Wirz

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Where is the Zwierz family from?

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

What Zwierz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zwierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwierz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Zwierz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zwierz. For the veterans among your Zwierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwierz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zwierz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zwierz in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwierz 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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