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Zowak Family History

Zowak 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: Nowak, Kozak, Oak, Kwak, Dolak, Zook, Polak, Zola, Borak, Zak

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Where is the Zowak family from?

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

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

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

What Zowak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Zowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zowak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zowak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zowak. For the veterans among your Zowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zowak lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Zowak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zowak in 1991 was 70, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zowak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zowak 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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