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Zwiner Family History

Zwiner 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: Zeiner, Zwiener, Twiner, Winer, Winter, Zehner, Winder, Leiner

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Where is the Zwiner family from?

You can see how Zwiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zwiner families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwiner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zwiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zwiner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Zwiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwiner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zwiner. 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 Zwiner. For the veterans among your Zwiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwiner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Zwiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zwiner in 1971 was 70, and 67 in 1977.

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