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Zwinger Family History

Zwinger 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: Winger, Swinger, Zinger, Winter, Slinger, Winder, Ringer, Finger

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Where is the Zwinger family from?

You can see how Zwinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zwinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zwinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zwinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zwinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwinger. 34% of Zwinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zwinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zwinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Zwinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwinger 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Zwinger. 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 257 military records available for the last name Zwinger. For the veterans among your Zwinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zwinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zwinger in 1964 was 67, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwinger 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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