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Zavish Family History

Zavish 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: Avis, Zuvich, Barish, Savich, Fabish, Danish, Babish, Kadish, Lavis

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Where is the Zavish family from?

You can see how Zavish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zavish family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zavish's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zavish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavish 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 31 census records available for the last name Zavish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zavish. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zavish. For the veterans among your Zavish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Zavish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zavish in 1966 was 73, and 65 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavish 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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