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Zewe Name Meaning

German: variant of Seebe cognate with Sievert .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Riewe, Pee, Tewes, Mewes, Wege, Dede, Pere, New, Zepf, Rew

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Where is the Zewe family from?

You can see how Zewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zewe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zewe families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zewe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zewe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zewe. 40% of Zewe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zewe women worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Watchman
    20%
  • Machinist Keeper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Zewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Zewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zewe 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zewe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Zewe. For the veterans among your Zewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zewe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zewe in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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