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Zwiller Family History

Zwiller 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: Willer, Ziller, Waller, Miller, Weller, Spiller, Willner, Zeller

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Where is the Zwiller family from?

You can see how Zwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwiller family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwiller's in USA. California had the highest population of Zwiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwiller 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 52 census records available for the last name Zwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwiller 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Zwiller. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zwiller. For the veterans among your Zwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwiller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Zwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zwiller in 1966 was 81, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwiller 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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