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Zweisig Family History

Zweisig 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, Reisig, Weidig, Weiss, Haessig, Laessig, Weisiger, Leidig

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Where is the Zweisig family from?

You can see how Zweisig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweisig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zweisig families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zweisig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zweisig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweisig 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 45 census records available for the last name Zweisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweisig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zweisig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zweisig. For the veterans among your Zweisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweisig lifespan?

Average Zweisig life expectancy in 1968 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweisig 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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