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Zwisohn Family History

Zwisohn 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: Faison, Maison, Sison, Lewison, Wion, Wason, Sohn, Zion, Wisch

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Where is the Zwisohn family from?

You can see how Zwisohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwisohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwisohn family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwisohn's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwisohn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Zwisohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwisohn 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zwisohn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zwisohn. For the veterans among your Zwisohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwisohn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Zwisohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zwisohn in 1965 was 88, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwisohn 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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