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Zavar Family History

Zavar 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: Zalar, Zafar, Zagar, Navar, Lazar, Haar, Haver, Tatar, Saar, Safar

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zavar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zavar. 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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There are 67 military records available for the last name Zavar. For the veterans among your Zavar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Zavar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zavar in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 1999.

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