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Zaves Family History

Zaves 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: Naves, Daves, Zales, Maves, Eaves, Aves, Taves, Caves, Hayes, James

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Where is the Zaves family from?

You can see how Zaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zaves families living in Delaware. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zaves's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Zaves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaves ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zaves ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Zaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaves 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zaves. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zaves. For the veterans among your Zaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Zaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zaves in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 1995.

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