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Zwolen Family History

Zwolen 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Stolen, Woolen, Molen, Olen, Wolin, Holen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwolen 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 28 census records available for the last name Zwolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwolen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zwolen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zwolen. For the veterans among your Zwolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwolen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Zwolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zwolen in 1977 was 65, and 70 in 2003.

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