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Zwaga Family History

Zwaga 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: Haga, Zara, Wada, Zawada, Fraga, Iwata, Zwack, Wage, Maga, Warga

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Where is the Zwaga family from?

You can see how Zwaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwaga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwaga family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwaga's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwaga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Zwaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwaga 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zwaga. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zwaga. For the veterans among your Zwaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwaga lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zwaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zwaga in 1970 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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