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Zeidwig Family History

Zeidwig 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: Leidig, Reiswig, Neidig, Weidig, Edwin, Zaidi, Ludwig, Reissig

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Where is the Zeidwig family from?

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

What did your Zeidwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Zeidwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeidwig 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zeidwig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zeidwig. For the veterans among your Zeidwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeidwig lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Zeidwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zeidwig in 1979 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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