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Zwanzig Family History

Zwanzig 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: Danzig, Zwanziger, Wang, Zhang, Hwang, Zang, Zani, Zweig, Zandi

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Where is the Zwanzig family from?

You can see how Zwanzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwanzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwanzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zwanzig families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zwanzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwanzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwanzig 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 Zwanzig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwanzig. 34% of Zwanzig men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Zwanzig women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Zwanzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Zwanzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwanzig 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Zwanzig. 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 231 military records available for the last name Zwanzig. For the veterans among your Zwanzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwanzig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zwanzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zwanzig in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwanzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwanzig 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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