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Zwisele Family History

Zwisele 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: Eisele, Wiele, Wisell, Wisely, Wiseley, Wise, Windle, Swingle, Miele

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Where is the Zwisele family from?

You can see how Zwisele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwisele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwisele family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwisele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zwisele families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zwisele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwisele 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zwisele. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zwisele. For the veterans among your Zwisele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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