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Zwiger Family History

Zwiger 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: Zeiger, Zaiger, Swiger, Zwicker, Seiger, Wager, Zanger, Zeier, Winger

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Where is the Zwiger family from?

You can see how Zwiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zwiger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwiger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwiger 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 58 census records available for the last name Zwiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwiger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zwiger. 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 Zwiger. For the veterans among your Zwiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwiger lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Zwiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zwiger in 1984 was 83, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwiger 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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