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Zwickl Family History

Zwickl 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: Zwick, Zwicky, Wick, Zwicker, Swick, Zwack, Zywicki, Wicks, Wical

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Where is the Zwickl family from?

You can see how Zwickl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwickl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zwickl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zwickl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwickl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwickl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zwickl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwickl. 75% of Zwickl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zwickl women worked as a Sewing Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    100%

What Zwickl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Zwickl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwickl 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Zwickl. 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 284 military records available for the last name Zwickl. For the veterans among your Zwickl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwickl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zwickl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zwickl in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwickl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwickl 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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