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Zygowski Family History

Zygowski 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: Zagorski, Zukowski, Lagowski, Zyskowski, Rogowski, Zakowski, Zurowski

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Where is the Zygowski family from?

You can see how Zygowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zygowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zygowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zygowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygowski 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 102 census records available for the last name Zygowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygowski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zygowski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zygowski. For the veterans among your Zygowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygowski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Zygowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zygowski in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygowski 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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