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Zalavary Family History

Zalavary 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: Lavery, Zalar, Salazar, Zaldivar, Calamari, Palamara, Savary, Alvaro

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Where is the Zalavary family from?

You can see how Zalavary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalavary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zalavary family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalavary's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zalavary families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Zalavary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalavary 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 Zalavary. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zalavary. For the veterans among your Zalavary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalavary lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Zalavary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zalavary in 1988 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalavary 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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