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Zwicki Family History

Zwicki 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: Zwick, Zywicki, Zwicky, Wick, Zwicker, Swick, Sawicki, Zwack, Lewicki

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Where is the Zwicki family from?

You can see how Zwicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwicki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwicki families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zwicki families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Zwicki's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwicki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwicki. 100% of Zwicki men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Zwicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Zwicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwicki 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Zwicki. 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 45 military records available for the last name Zwicki. For the veterans among your Zwicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwicki lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zwicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zwicki in 1964 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwicki 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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