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Zaw Family History

Zaw Surname Meaning

Burmese: from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name from zaw ‘surge of emotion’ or from a homonym meaning ‘pre-eminent person’.

— Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Zaw family from?

You can see how Zaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zaw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zaw families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaw's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zaw families in 1880.
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What did your Zaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Folder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaw. 100% of Zaw women worked as a Folder.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Zaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaw 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Zaw. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zaw. For the veterans among your Zaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaw lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Zaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zaw in 2000 was 44, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaw 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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