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Zwak Family History

Zwak 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: Kwak, Zak, Zwack, Pak, Zhao, Zink, Swan, Mak, Rak, Oak

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Where is the Zwak family from?

You can see how Zwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zwak families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zwak's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zwak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zwak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwak. 50% of Zwak men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Zwak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Zwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwak 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zwak. 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 152 military records available for the last name Zwak. For the veterans among your Zwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zwak in 1967 was 54, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwak 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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