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Zwirin Family History

Zwirin 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: Zwirn, Quirin, Zarin, Marin, Wien, Dobrin, Kairis, Wein, Tarin

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Where is the Zwirin family from?

You can see how Zwirin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwirin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwirin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwirin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Zwirin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zwirin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zwirin. For the veterans among your Zwirin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirin lifespan?

Average Zwirin life expectancy in 1975 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwirin 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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