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Zwosta Family History

Zwosta 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: Costa, Agosta, Kosta, Crosta, Acosta, Cotta, Rosa, Post, Most, Rota

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Where is the Zwosta family from?

You can see how Zwosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zwosta families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zwosta's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zwosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwosta 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 Zwosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zwosta. 50% of Zwosta men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Car Repairer
    50%

What Zwosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Zwosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwosta 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Zwosta. 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 251 military records available for the last name Zwosta. For the veterans among your Zwosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwosta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zwosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zwosta in 1965 was 63, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zwosta 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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