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Zweiger Family History

Zweiger 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: Zeiger, Weiger, Seiger, Zeier, Weider, Zweig, Sweger, Zeiner, Weiner

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Where is the Zweiger family from?

You can see how Zweiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Zweiger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Zweiger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zweiger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Zweiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweiger 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Zweiger. 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 91 military records available for the last name Zweiger. For the veterans among your Zweiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweiger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zweiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zweiger in 1965 was 75, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweiger 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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