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Zwinak Family History

Zwinak 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: Zink, Zwick, Swink, Wink, Zinck, Klink, Wick, Wenk, Winch, Wing

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Where is the Zwinak family from?

You can see how Zwinak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwinak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwinak family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwinak's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwinak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwinak 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 70 census records available for the last name Zwinak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwinak 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zwinak. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zwinak. For the veterans among your Zwinak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwinak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Zwinak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zwinak in 1965 was 84, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwinak 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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