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Zweily Family History

Zweily 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: Zweig, Weil, Weill, Neily, Deily, Keily, Reily, Wei, Wild, Will

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Where is the Zweily family from?

You can see how Zweily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweily family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zweily families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zweily families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweily's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zweily families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zweily family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Zweily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweily 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zweily. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zweily. For the veterans among your Zweily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweily lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Zweily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zweily in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweily 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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