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Zweyer Family History

Zweyer 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: Weyer, Zweber, Dreyer, Meyer, Heyer, Geyer, Zeier, Weber, Sweger

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Where is the Zweyer family from?

You can see how Zweyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zweyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zweyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zweyer family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zweyer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zweyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zweyer 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 86 census records available for the last name Zweyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zweyer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zweyer. 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 101 military records available for the last name Zweyer. For the veterans among your Zweyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zweyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zweyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zweyer in 1966 was 67, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zweyer 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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