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Zwanziger Family History

Zwanziger Surname Meaning

German: status name for a member of a committee of twenty (from German zwanzig ‘twenty’).

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


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Where is the Zwanziger family from?

You can see how Zwanziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwanziger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwanziger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Zwanziger families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zwanziger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zwanziger families in 1880.
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What did your Zwanziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assistant Credit Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwanziger. 44% of Zwanziger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zwanziger women worked as an Assistant Credit Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zwanziger were Mechanic and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Credit Manager
    34%
  • Receptionist
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zwanziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwanziger 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Zwanziger. 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 558 military records available for the last name Zwanziger. For the veterans among your Zwanziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwanziger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zwanziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zwanziger in 1957 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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