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Zwan Family History

Zwan 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: Swan, Wan, Zhan, Kwan, Awan, Iwan, Dwan, Ewan, Wang, Han

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Where is the Zwan family from?

You can see how Zwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwan family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwan's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Zwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwan 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Zwan. 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 118 military records available for the last name Zwan. For the veterans among your Zwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Zwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zwan in 1951 was 29, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwan 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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