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Zwallen Family History

Zwallen 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: Zwahlen, Wallen, Allen, Waller, Hallen, Kallen, Walden, Mcallen

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Where is the Zwallen family from?

You can see how Zwallen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwallen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zwallen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwallen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zwallen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwallen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwallen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Zwallen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwallen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zwallen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zwallen. For the veterans among your Zwallen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwallen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Zwallen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zwallen in 1971 was 72, and 66 in 1996.

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