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Zwecher Family History

Zwecher 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: Zecher, Becher, Zwicker, Brecher, Weiher, Koecher, Fecher, Swecker

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Where is the Zwecher family from?

You can see how Zwecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwecher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwecher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwecher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwecher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zwecher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Zwecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwecher 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zwecher. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zwecher. For the veterans among your Zwecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwecher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zwecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zwecher in 1963 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwecher 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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