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Zaviska Family History

Zaviska 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: Ziska, Zavesky, Zawisza, Laska, Zaleski, Kalista, Avis, Zaluski

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Where is the Zaviska family from?

You can see how Zaviska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaviska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zaviska families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zaviska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zaviska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaviska 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 69 census records available for the last name Zaviska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaviska 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zaviska. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zaviska. For the veterans among your Zaviska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaviska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Zaviska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zaviska in 1963 was 65, and 58 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaviska 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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