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Zirwes Family History

Zirwes 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: Zirbes, Sires, Zirkel, Mires, Kirkes, Vires, Bires, Hires, Pires

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Where is the Zirwes family from?

You can see how Zirwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zirwes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zirwes families living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zirwes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zirwes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zirwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zirwes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zirwes. 100% of Zirwes men worked as a Manager and 100% of Zirwes women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Zirwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zirwes 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Zirwes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Zirwes. For the veterans among your Zirwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zirwes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Zirwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zirwes in 1962 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

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