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Zwirtz Family History

Zwirtz 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: Wirtz, Wirth, Wiltz, Wirta, Gewirtz, Kirtz, Witz, Wurtz, Zaitz, Zwirn

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Where is the Zwirtz family from?

You can see how Zwirtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zwirtz families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwirtz's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Zwirtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwirtz 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 Zwirtz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwirtz. 100% of Zwirtz men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Zwirtz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zwirtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirtz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zwirtz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zwirtz. For the veterans among your Zwirtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirtz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zwirtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zwirtz in 1970 was 65, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zwirtz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwirtz 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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