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Zwinscher Family History

Zwinscher 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: Wischer, Winschel, Zwicker, Witcher, Wascher, Tincher, Fischer

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Where is the Zwinscher family from?

You can see how Zwinscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwinscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwinscher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zwinscher families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwinscher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zwinscher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwinscher 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 46 census records available for the last name Zwinscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwinscher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zwinscher. 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 66 military records available for the last name Zwinscher. For the veterans among your Zwinscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwinscher lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Zwinscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zwinscher in 1981 was 69, and 85 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwinscher 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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