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Zawistowski Family History

Zawistowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Zawisty in Masovian and Podlaskie voivodeships.

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


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Where is the Zawistowski family from?

You can see how Zawistowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zawistowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zawistowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zawistowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zawistowski families in 1920.
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What did your Zawistowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zawistowski. 28% of Zawistowski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Zawistowski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zawistowski were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Packer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zawistowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zawistowski 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Zawistowski. 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 671 military records available for the last name Zawistowski. For the veterans among your Zawistowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zawistowski lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zawistowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zawistowski in 1944 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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