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Zwirner Family History

Zwirner 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: Zwiener, Warner, Zwicker, Zeiner, Birner, Kirner, Hirner, Widner

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Where is the Zwirner family from?

You can see how Zwirner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwirner family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zwirner's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Zwirner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Zwirner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirner 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Zwirner. 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 407 military records available for the last name Zwirner. For the veterans among your Zwirner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zwirner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zwirner in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwirner 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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