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Zweigler Family History

Zweigler 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: Zeigler, Ziegler, Zeisler, Zeiger, Weisler, Wengler, Weiler, Zeiler

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Where is the Zweigler family from?

You can see how Zweigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zweigler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Zweigler families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweigler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zweigler families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Zweigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweigler 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 Zweigler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Zweigler. For the veterans among your Zweigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweigler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zweigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zweigler in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweigler 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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