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Zwirn Family History

Zwirn Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a yarn or twine maker from German Zwirn ‘twine yarn’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zwirn family from?

You can see how Zwirn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zwirn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Zwirn family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwirn's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Zwirn families in 1841.
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What did your Zwirn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zwirn. 45% of Zwirn men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Zwirn women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zwirn were Clerk and Proprietor.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Baker
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Proprietor
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zwirn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirn 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Zwirn. 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 272 military records available for the last name Zwirn. For the veterans among your Zwirn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zwirn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zwirn in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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