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Zabalza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Zabaltza a habitational name from a place called Zabaltza (in Castilian: Zabalza) in Navarre formed with Basque zabal ‘large broad’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Zabalza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabalza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zabalza families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zabalza's in USA. California had the highest population of Zabalza families in 1920.
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There are 266 census records available for the last name Zabalza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabalza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 16 military records available for the last name Zabalza. For the veterans among your Zabalza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabalza lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zabalza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zabalza in 1970 was 43, and 74 in 2003.

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