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Zwirz Family History

Zwirz 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: Zwirn, Wirz, Zwick, Wire, Wisz, Witz, Zaitz, Zwart, Zwiers, Zeitz

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Where is the Zwirz family from?

You can see how Zwirz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwirz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwirz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zwirz families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zwirz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zwirz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwirz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwirz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwirz. 50% of Zwirz men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Fish Cutter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Zwirz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwirz 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zwirz. 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 149 military records available for the last name Zwirz. For the veterans among your Zwirz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwirz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zwirz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zwirz in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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