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Zwingle Family History

Zwingle 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: Swingle, Ingle, Winge, Dingle, Windle, Pringle, Pingle, Ringle

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Where is the Zwingle family from?

You can see how Zwingle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwingle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwingle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zwingle families living in Tennessee. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zwingle's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Zwingle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwingle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwingle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zwingle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Zwingle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwingle 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zwingle. 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 331 military records available for the last name Zwingle. For the veterans among your Zwingle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwingle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zwingle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zwingle in 1968 was 80, and 47 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwingle 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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