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Zwonkin Family History

Zwonkin Name 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: Dworkin, Sonkin, Tonkin, Conkin, Donkin, Hankin, Botkin, Hoskin

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zwonkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Zwonkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwonkin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zwonkin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zwonkin. For the veterans among your Zwonkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwonkin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Zwonkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zwonkin in 1989 was 92, and 87 in 1995.

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