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Zwengel Family History

Zwengel 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: Wengel, Zengel, Engel, Mengel, Krengel, Wendel, Hengel, Wenzel

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Where is the Zwengel family from?

You can see how Zwengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwengel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwengel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zwengel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwengel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwengel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Zwengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwengel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zwengel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zwengel. For the veterans among your Zwengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwengel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Zwengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zwengel in 1968 was 79, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwengel 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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