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Zweifel Family History

Zweifel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a fickle or indecisive person from Middle High German zwīvel ‘equivocation’.

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


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Where is the Zweifel family from?

You can see how Zweifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweifel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Zweifel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweifel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zweifel families in 1891.
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What did your Zweifel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zweifel. 24% of Zweifel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zweifel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zweifel were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zweifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweifel 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Zweifel. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Zweifel. For the veterans among your Zweifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweifel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zweifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zweifel in 1953 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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