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Zwicky Family History

Zwicky Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Zwick.

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


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Where is the Zwicky family from?

You can see how Zwicky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwicky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwicky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 56 Zwicky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Zwicky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwicky families in 1880.
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What did your Zwicky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zwicky. 100% of Zwicky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zwicky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zwicky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwicky 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Zwicky. 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 293 military records available for the last name Zwicky. For the veterans among your Zwicky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwicky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zwicky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zwicky in 1958 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwicky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwicky 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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