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Zavisky Family History

Zavisky 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: Zavesky, Savitsky, Zavatsky, Zalesky, Sarisky, Zaleski, Barsky

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Where is the Zavisky family from?

You can see how Zavisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zavisky family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zavisky's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Zavisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zavisky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Zavisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavisky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zavisky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zavisky. For the veterans among your Zavisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavisky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1991, in the United States, Zavisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zavisky in 1959 was 49, and 71 in 1991.

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