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Zavier Family History

Zavier 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: Javier, Lavier, Xavier, Favier, Haver, Lanier, Zahler, Laver, Napier

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Where is the Zavier family from?

You can see how Zavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zavier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zavier family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zavier's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Zavier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavier 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 Zavier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zavier. 100% of Zavier women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Zavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavier 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zavier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zavier. For the veterans among your Zavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Zavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zavier in 1972 was 29, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavier 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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