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Zabawski Family History

Zabawski 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: Zalewski, Zaborski, Zurawski, Zabinski, Zakowski, Zawadski, Zabrowski

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Where is the Zabawski family from?

You can see how Zabawski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabawski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zabawski families living in Michigan. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zabawski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zabawski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zabawski 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 Zabawski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Feeder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zabawski. 30% of Zabawski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zabawski women worked as a Feeder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zabawski were Store Manager and Secretary.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Store Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Feeder
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Zabawski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Zabawski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabawski 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Zabawski. 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 137 military records available for the last name Zabawski. For the veterans among your Zabawski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabawski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zabawski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zabawski in 1962 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zabawski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zabawski 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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