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Zwirek Family History

Zwirek 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, Wire, Witek, Zurek, Zwirn, Zarek, Tworek, Zidek, Swire, Zitek

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Where is the Zwirek family from?

You can see how Zwirek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwirek family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwirek's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zwirek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwirek 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 Zwirek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dealer Domestic Stores was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zwirek. 100% of Zwirek men worked as a Dealer Domestic Stores.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dealer Domestic Stores
    100%

What Zwirek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Zwirek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zwirek. 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 51 military records available for the last name Zwirek. For the veterans among your Zwirek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zwirek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zwirek in 1967 was 83, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwirek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwirek 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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