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Zweier Family History

Zweier 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: Zeier, Zweber, Weier, Weir, Heier, Geier, Meier, Freier, Weber

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Where is the Zweier family from?

You can see how Zweier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zweier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Zweier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zweier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweier 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 Zweier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zweier. 58% of Zweier men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

What Zweier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Zweier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweier 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Zweier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Zweier. For the veterans among your Zweier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zweier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zweier in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zweier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweier 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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