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Zwyer Family History

Zwyer 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: Dwyer, Wyer, Sayer, Layer, Meyer, Mayer, Hayer, Dyer, Heyer, Bayer

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Where is the Zwyer family from?

You can see how Zwyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zwyer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwyer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwyer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwyer 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 Zwyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner Farmer
    100%

What Zwyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Zwyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwyer 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Zwyer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zwyer. For the veterans among your Zwyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zwyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zwyer in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwyer 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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