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Zwetzig Family History

Zwetzig 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: Zweig, Wettig, Witzig, Herzig, Pietig, Rettig, Gettig, Wittig, Wenig

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Where is the Zwetzig family from?

You can see how Zwetzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwetzig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwetzig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zwetzig families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwetzig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zwetzig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwetzig 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 Zwetzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwetzig. 67% of Zwetzig men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Zwetzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Zwetzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwetzig 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Zwetzig. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zwetzig. For the veterans among your Zwetzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwetzig lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zwetzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zwetzig in 1956 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwetzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwetzig 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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