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Zwyssig Family History

Zwyssig 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: Haessig, Laessig, Zweig, Reissig, Wysong, Hassig, Essig, Taussig

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Where is the Zwyssig family from?

You can see how Zwyssig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwyssig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zwyssig families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwyssig's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Zwyssig families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zwyssig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwyssig 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Zwyssig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zwyssig. For the veterans among your Zwyssig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwyssig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Zwyssig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zwyssig in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwyssig 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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