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Zavara Family History

Zavara 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: Favara, Zavada, Avara, Zavala, Vara, Zara, Kamara, Basara, Zawada

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Where is the Zavara family from?

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

In 1940, Coal Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zavara. 100% of Zavara men worked as a Coal Digger.

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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

  • Coal Digger
    100%

What Zavara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zavara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavara 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zavara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zavara. For the veterans among your Zavara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavara lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Zavara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zavara in 1979 was 75, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavara 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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