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Zawaski Family History

Zawaski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Zawadzki.

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


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Where is the Zawaski family from?

You can see how Zawaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zawaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zawaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Zawaski families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Zawaski's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zawaski families in 1911.
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What did your Zawaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zawaski. 41% of Zawaski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Zawaski women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zawaski were Bartender and Helper.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Domestic
    16%
  • Helper
    16%

What Zawaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zawaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zawaski 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Zawaski. 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 185 military records available for the last name Zawaski. For the veterans among your Zawaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zawaski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zawaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zawaski in 1964 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zawaski 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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