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Zwang Family History

Zwang 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: Wang, Zhang, Hwang, Zang, Yang, Chang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang

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Where is the Zwang family from?

You can see how Zwang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwang family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zwang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Zwang families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwang's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Zwang families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwang 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 Zwang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant (dutch) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zwang. 100% of Zwang women worked as a Domestic Servant (dutch).

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant (dutch)
    100%

What Zwang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Zwang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwang 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Zwang. 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 99 military records available for the last name Zwang. For the veterans among your Zwang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwang lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zwang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zwang in 1964 was 81, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwang 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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