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Zevas Family History

Zevas 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: Zervas, Vas, Livas, Navas, Havas, Levis, Savas, Leva, Devan, Neves

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Where is the Zevas family from?

You can see how Zevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zevas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zevas families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zevas's in USA. California had the highest population of Zevas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zevas 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zevas. 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 Zevas. For the veterans among your Zevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zevas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zevas in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zevas 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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