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Zwinge Family History

Zwinge 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: Winge, Klinge, Linge, Wing, Swingle, Winger, Minge, Swinger, Swing

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Where is the Zwinge family from?

You can see how Zwinge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwinge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwinge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zwinge families living in California. This was about 48% of all the recorded Zwinge's in USA. California had the highest population of Zwinge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwinge 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 Zwinge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Switchman
    100%

What Zwinge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Zwinge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwinge 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zwinge. 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 94 military records available for the last name Zwinge. For the veterans among your Zwinge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwinge lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zwinge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zwinge in 1964 was 35, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwinge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwinge 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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