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Zwitter Family History

Zwitter 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: Witter, Winter, Gitter, Zwicker, Zotter, Mitter, Bitter, Wetter

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Where is the Zwitter family from?

You can see how Zwitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwitter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Zwitter families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Zwitter families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwitter's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Zwitter families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Zwitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwitter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zwitter. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zwitter. For the veterans among your Zwitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwitter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Zwitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zwitter in 1968 was 84, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwitter 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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