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Zjawinski Family History

Zjawinski 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: Slawinski, Zabinski, Jasinski, Jazwinski, Trawinski, Skawinski

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Where is the Zjawinski family from?

You can see how Zjawinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zjawinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zjawinski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zjawinski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zjawinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zjawinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zjawinski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Zjawinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zjawinski 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zjawinski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zjawinski. For the veterans among your Zjawinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zjawinski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Zjawinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zjawinski in 1965 was 69, and 83 in 1999.

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