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Zwingler Family History

Zwingler 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: Zingler, Swingler, Wingler, Singler, Ziegler, Winkler, Swingle

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Where is the Zwingler family from?

You can see how Zwingler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwingler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zwingler families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zwingler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zwingler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwingler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Zwingler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwingler 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zwingler. 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 102 military records available for the last name Zwingler. For the veterans among your Zwingler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwingler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zwingler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zwingler in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwingler 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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