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Zowada Family History

Zowada 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: Zawada, Sowada, Wada, Sawada, Zasada, Losada, Osada, Zavada, Okada

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Where is the Zowada family from?

You can see how Zowada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zowada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zowada families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zowada's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zowada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zowada 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 Zowada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zowada. 50% of Zowada men worked as a Miner and 100% of Zowada women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Zowada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Zowada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zowada 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zowada. 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 228 military records available for the last name Zowada. For the veterans among your Zowada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zowada lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Zowada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zowada in 1956 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zowada 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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