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Zawala Family History

Zawala 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: Zawada, Zabala, Zavala, Rajala, Hakala, Kawata, Sawada, Zasada

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Where is the Zawala family from?

You can see how Zawala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zawala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zawala families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zawala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zawala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zawala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Zawala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zawala 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zawala. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zawala. For the veterans among your Zawala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zawala lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zawala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zawala in 1965 was 62, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zawala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zawala 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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