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Zwaller Family History

Zwaller 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: Waller, Galler, Weller, Zeller, Walker, Staller, Zahler, Faller

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Where is the Zwaller family from?

You can see how Zwaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwaller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zwaller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zwaller family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwaller's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zwaller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwaller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Zwaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwaller 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zwaller. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zwaller. For the veterans among your Zwaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwaller lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Zwaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zwaller in 1968 was 85, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwaller 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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