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Zalewa Family History

Zalewa 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: Plewa, Kaleta, Zales, Zabawa, Galea, Valera, Caleca, Zale, Malena

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Where is the Zalewa family from?

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

What did your Zalewa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Zalewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalewa 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zalewa. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zalewa. For the veterans among your Zalewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalewa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Zalewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zalewa in 1968 was 75, and 57 in 2001.

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