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Zweitzig Family History

Zweitzig 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: Witzig, Zweig, Weitz, Zeitlin, Weitzel, Wittig, Leipzig, Weltzin

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Where is the Zweitzig family from?

You can see how Zweitzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweitzig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zweitzig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zweitzig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweitzig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zweitzig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweitzig 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 125 census records available for the last name Zweitzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweitzig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zweitzig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zweitzig. For the veterans among your Zweitzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweitzig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Zweitzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zweitzig in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweitzig 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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