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Zwig Family History

Zwig 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, Ewig, Zwieg, Wing, Feig, Zang, Haig, Zwick, Zeng, Teig

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Where is the Zwig family from?

You can see how Zwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zwig families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zwig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwig 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 Zwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwig. 100% of Zwig women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Zwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwig 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zwig. 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 military records available for the last name Zwig. For the veterans among your Zwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwig lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Zwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zwig in 1977 was 72, and 74 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwig 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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