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Zavin Family History

Zavin 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: Gavin, Savin, Lavin, Davin, Zarin, Ravin, Cavin, Navin, Zanin, Hain

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Where is the Zavin family from?

You can see how Zavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zavin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zavin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zavin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zavin 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 Zavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zavin. 100% of Zavin men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Zavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zavin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zavin. For the veterans among your Zavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zavin in 1965 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zavin 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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