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Zavada Name Meaning

Czech (Závada) and Slovak (mainly Závada): from závada ‘problem obstacle’. Generally no doubt it is a nickname for a troublesome or troubled person but in some cases it may be a topographic name for someone who lived by a physical obstruction.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zawada, Zasada, Zabala, Zavadil, Cada, Chvala, Canada, Rada, Zagata

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Where is the Zavada family from?

You can see how Zavada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zavada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zavada family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavada's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zavada families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zavada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavada. 34% of Zavada men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Zavada women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zavada were New Worker and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zavada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavada 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Zavada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 327 military records available for the last name Zavada. For the veterans among your Zavada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavada lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Zavada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zavada in 1943 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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