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Zwolanek Family History

Zwolanek 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: Wolek, Zwolinski, Wolak, Wolan, Wollner, Tomanek, Wolanski, Wolanin

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Where is the Zwolanek family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zwolanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Zwolanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwolanek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zwolanek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zwolanek. For the veterans among your Zwolanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwolanek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Zwolanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zwolanek in 1960 was 53, and 64 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwolanek 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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