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Zywiec Family History

Zywiec 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: Zwieg, Wien, Zwick, Zeier, Wiech, Zapien, Dowie, Cowie, Swier, Wied

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Where is the Zywiec family from?

You can see how Zywiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zywiec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zywiec families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zywiec's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zywiec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zywiec 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 Zywiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zywiec. 72% of Zywiec men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Zywiec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Zywiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zywiec 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Zywiec. 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 78 military records available for the last name Zywiec. For the veterans among your Zywiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zywiec lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Zywiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zywiec in 1949 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zywiec 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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