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Zuraw Family History

Zuraw Surname Meaning

Polish (Żuraw): nickname for a tall gangling person from żuraw ‘crane’.

The term was also used as a nickname for a chimneysweep referring to the crane's habit of nesting on chimneys.

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


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Where is the Zuraw family from?

You can see how Zuraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuraw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zuraw families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zuraw's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zuraw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuraw 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 Zuraw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuraw. 70% of Zuraw men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zuraw women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuraw were New Worker and Braider.

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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
    70%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Braider
    50%

What Zuraw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Zuraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuraw 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Zuraw. 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 219 military records available for the last name Zuraw. For the veterans among your Zuraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuraw lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zuraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zuraw in 1960 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuraw 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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