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Zavatson Family History

Zavatson Surname 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: Zavatsky, Davidson, Adamson, Evanson, Zamarron, Matson, Hakanson

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Where is the Zavatson family from?

You can see how Zavatson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavatson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zavatson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Zavatson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavatson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zavatson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavatson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zavatson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavatson. 40% of Zavatson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zavatson women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Enameler
    20%
  • Timber Man
    20%
  • Janitor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zavatson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Zavatson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavatson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zavatson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Zavatson. For the veterans among your Zavatson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavatson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Zavatson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zavatson in 1951 was 50, and 87 in 2001.

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