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Cwierz Family History

Cwierz 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: Swier, Zwiers, Wier, Cieri, Lierz, Wiers, Wirz, Chiera, Cater, Lier

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Where is the Cwierz family from?

You can see how Cwierz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwierz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cwierz family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cwierz's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Cwierz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwierz 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 Cwierz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Cwierz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Cwierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwierz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cwierz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cwierz. For the veterans among your Cwierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwierz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cwierz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cwierz in 1973 was 71, and 106 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cwierz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwierz 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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