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Zowadney Family History

Zowadney 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: Radney, Downey, Cowdrey, Adney, Rodney, Wadley, Hoadley, Bradney

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Where is the Zowadney family from?

You can see how Zowadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zowadney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zowadney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zowadney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zowadney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zowadney 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

There are 18 census records available for the last name Zowadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zowadney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zowadney. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zowadney. For the veterans among your Zowadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zowadney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Zowadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zowadney in 1965 was 75, and 92 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zowadney ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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