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Zwiren Family History

Zwiren 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: Zwirn, Wien, Wire, Wren, Waren, Siren, Widen, Wigren, Zehren, Swire

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Where is the Zwiren family from?

You can see how Zwiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwiren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zwiren families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zwiren's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwiren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwiren 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 Zwiren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Driver
    100%

What Zwiren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Zwiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwiren 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zwiren. 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 64 military records available for the last name Zwiren. For the veterans among your Zwiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwiren lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zwiren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zwiren in 1965 was 50, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwiren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwiren 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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