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Zavaleta Family History

Zavaleta Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Zabaleta.

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


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You can see how Zavaleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavaleta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zavaleta families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zavaleta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zavaleta families in 1920.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zavaleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavaleta 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Zavaleta. 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 62 military records available for the last name Zavaleta. For the veterans among your Zavaleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavaleta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zavaleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zavaleta in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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