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Zawilinski Family History

Zawilinski 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: Zwolinski, Zilinski, Wilinski, Zielinski, Kilinski, Kalinski

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Where is the Zawilinski family from?

You can see how Zawilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zawilinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zawilinski families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zawilinski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zawilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zawilinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zawilinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Molder and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zawilinski. 50% of Zawilinski men worked as a Molder and 100% of Zawilinski women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Molder
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Zawilinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Zawilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zawilinski 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Zawilinski. 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 127 military records available for the last name Zawilinski. For the veterans among your Zawilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zawilinski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zawilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zawilinski in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zawilinski 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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