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Zvolanek Family History

Zvolanek 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: Voland, Valasek, Volante, Volek, Tomanek, Smolarek, Zmolek, Zollner

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Where is the Zvolanek family from?

You can see how Zvolanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zvolanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zvolanek families living in Nebraska. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zvolanek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zvolanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zvolanek 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 Zvolanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zvolanek. 46% of Zvolanek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zvolanek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zvolanek were Mechanic and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Florist
    9%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zvolanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Zvolanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zvolanek 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Zvolanek. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zvolanek. For the veterans among your Zvolanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zvolanek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zvolanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zvolanek in 1964 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zvolanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zvolanek 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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