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Zwahr Family History

Zwahr 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: Wahl, Bahr, Zahl, Wehr, Stahr, Jahr, Klahr, Zwack, Ahr, Kahr

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Where is the Zwahr family from?

You can see how Zwahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwahr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zwahr families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwahr's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zwahr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwahr 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 Zwahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwahr. 100% of Zwahr 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 Zwahr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Zwahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwahr 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zwahr. 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 61 military records available for the last name Zwahr. For the veterans among your Zwahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwahr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zwahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zwahr in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwahr 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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