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Zwimpfer Family History

Zwimpfer 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: Zimpfer, Kipfer, Zwicker, Wimmer, Zipper, Zimpel, Simpler, Zimmer

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Where is the Zwimpfer family from?

You can see how Zwimpfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwimpfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwimpfer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwimpfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zwimpfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwimpfer 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 72 census records available for the last name Zwimpfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwimpfer 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Zwimpfer. 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 Zwimpfer. For the veterans among your Zwimpfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwimpfer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Zwimpfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zwimpfer in 1982 was 81, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwimpfer 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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