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Zovak Family History

Zovak 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: Novak, Kozak, Oak, Dolak, Zook, Polak, Zola, Borak, Zak, Hodak

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Where is the Zovak family from?

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

What did your Zovak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Zovak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zovak 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Zovak. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zovak. For the veterans among your Zovak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zovak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zovak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zovak in 1969 was 54, and 56 in 2002.

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