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Zwagerman Family History

Zwagerman 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: Waterman, Lagerman, Wageman, Wagenman, Hagerman, German, Warman

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Where is the Zwagerman family from?

You can see how Zwagerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwagerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwagerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zwagerman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwagerman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zwagerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwagerman 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 Zwagerman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zwagerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Zwagerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwagerman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Zwagerman. 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 Zwagerman. For the veterans among your Zwagerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwagerman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zwagerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zwagerman in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwagerman 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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