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Zweber Family History

Zweber Surname Meaning

German: probably from Middle Low German swebbe ‘blatherer ditherer coward’ an unflattering nickname.

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


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Where is the Zweber family from?

You can see how Zweber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zweber families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zweber's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zweber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweber 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 Zweber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zweber. 67% of Zweber men worked as a Farming and 38% of Zweber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zweber were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Messenger
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Zweber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Zweber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweber 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zweber. 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 84 military records available for the last name Zweber. For the veterans among your Zweber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zweber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zweber in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweber 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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