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Elzweig Family History

Elzweig Name 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: Zweig, Ellwein, Hellweg, Elwell, Esswein, Elzie, Helwig, Allwein

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Where is the Elzweig family from?

You can see how Elzweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzweig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Elzweig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzweig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elzweig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzweig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elzweig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elzweig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Elzweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzweig 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Elzweig. 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 34 military records available for the last name Elzweig. For the veterans among your Elzweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzweig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Elzweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elzweig in 1952 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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