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Zanowski Family History

Zanowski 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: Zdanowski, Zarnowski, Janowski, Zakowski, Danowski, Zagorski

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Where is the Zanowski family from?

You can see how Zanowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zanowski families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zanowski's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Zanowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zanowski 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 184 census records available for the last name Zanowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanowski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zanowski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zanowski. For the veterans among your Zanowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanowski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Zanowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zanowski in 1977 was 76, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanowski 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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