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Zwingmann Family History

Zwingmann 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: Wiegmann, Dingmann, Ingman, Wissmann, Wiesmann, Willmann, Heinzmann

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Where is the Zwingmann family from?

You can see how Zwingmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwingmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwingmann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zwingmann family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zwingmann's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zwingmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwingmann 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 85 census records available for the last name Zwingmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwingmann 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Zwingmann. 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 192 military records available for the last name Zwingmann. For the veterans among your Zwingmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwingmann lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Zwingmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zwingmann in 1977 was 31, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwingmann 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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