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Zweemer Family History

Zweemer 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: Weimer, Zwiener, Deemer, Ziesemer, Zweber, Wiemer, Beemer, Zeamer

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Where is the Zweemer family from?

You can see how Zweemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Zweemer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweemer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zweemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zweemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Zweemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweemer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zweemer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zweemer. For the veterans among your Zweemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweemer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Zweemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zweemer in 1971 was 82, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweemer 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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