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Zwald Family History

Zwald Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Zumwald (see Zumwalt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zwald family from?

You can see how Zwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zwald family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwald's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Zwald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwald 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 Zwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwald. 32% of Zwald men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zwald women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zwald were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwald 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Zwald. 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 350 military records available for the last name Zwald. For the veterans among your Zwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zwald in 1964 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwald 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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