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Zowalski Family History

Zowalski 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: Kowalski, Rogalski, Goralski, Walski, Sokalski, Kovalski, Kowalske

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Where is the Zowalski family from?

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What did your Zowalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zowalski. 100% of Zowalski women worked as an Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Zowalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Zowalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zowalski 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zowalski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zowalski. For the veterans among your Zowalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zowalski lifespan?

Average Zowalski life expectancy in 1990 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zowalski 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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