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Zwara Family History

Zwara 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: Zara, Zwart, Bara, Ward, Vara, Ewart, Kara, Wada, Zawada, Mara

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Where is the Zwara family from?

You can see how Zwara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwara family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zwara families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zwara families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zwara's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zwara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwara 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 Zwara ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Zwara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Zwara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwara 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zwara. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zwara. For the veterans among your Zwara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Zwara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zwara in 1963 was 78, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwara 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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