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Zweben Family History

Zweben 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: Zweber, Leben, Weber, Zwiebel, Sieben, Eben, Rieben, Sween, Tweten

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Where is the Zweben family from?

You can see how Zweben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zweben families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Zweben families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweben's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zweben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweben 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 Zweben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zweben. 43% of Zweben men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Zweben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Zweben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweben 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Zweben. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zweben. For the veterans among your Zweben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweben lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zweben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zweben in 1961 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zweben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweben 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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