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Zavits Family History

Zavits Surname 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: Zavitz, Avis, Lavis, Mavity, Zaitz, Gavitt, Ravitz, Savitt, Javins

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Where is the Zavits family from?

You can see how Zavits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavits family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zavits families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavits's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zavits families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Zavits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavits 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zavits. 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 16 military records available for the last name Zavits. For the veterans among your Zavits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavits lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Zavits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zavits in 1962 was 70, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavits ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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