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Zavacky Family History

Zavacky Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Závacký Zavacký): habitational name for someone from a place called Závada in Slovakia named with závada ‘obstacle’ (see Zavada).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zavacky family from?

You can see how Zavacky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavacky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zavacky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zavacky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zavacky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zavacky families in 1920.
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What did your Zavacky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavacky. 75% of Zavacky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zavacky women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zavacky were Labor and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Zavacky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Zavacky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavacky 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Zavacky. 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 112 military records available for the last name Zavacky. For the veterans among your Zavacky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavacky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zavacky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zavacky in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavacky 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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