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Zavalney Family History

Zavalney Name 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: Lavalley, Lavallee, Devaney, Varney, Ramaley, Zavaleta, Lavalle

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Where is the Zavalney family from?

You can see how Zavalney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavalney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zavalney family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavalney's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zavalney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavalney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zavalney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zavalney. 50% of Zavalney 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Zavalney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavalney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zavalney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Zavalney. For the veterans among your Zavalney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavalney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zavalney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zavalney in 1968 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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