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Zwiep Family History

Zwiep 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: Zwieg, Wien, Zwick, Zeier, Swier, Wied, Wimp, Zwirn, Zier, Ziel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwiep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zwiep ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Zwiep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwiep 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Zwiep. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zwiep. For the veterans among your Zwiep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwiep lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Zwiep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zwiep in 1972 was 71, and 95 in 2001.

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