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Zwank Family History

Zwank 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: Wank, Zwack, Zank, Swank, Wang, Frank, Zhang, Bank, Rank, Zink

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Where is the Zwank family from?

You can see how Zwank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwank family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Zwank families living in Iowa. This was about 93% of all the recorded Zwank's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zwank families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwank 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 Zwank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwank. 50% of Zwank men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    50%
  • Janitor
    50%

What Zwank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Zwank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwank 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zwank. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zwank. For the veterans among your Zwank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwank lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zwank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zwank in 1963 was 71, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwank 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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