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Zvara Family History

Zvara 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: Vara, Zara, Avara, Bara, Kara, Varga, Mara, Hara, Fara, Favara

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Where is the Zvara family from?

You can see how Zvara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zvara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zvara families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zvara's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zvara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zvara 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 Zvara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zvara. 50% of Zvara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Pipe Fitter
    13%
  • Grader
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

What Zvara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Zvara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zvara 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Zvara. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zvara. For the veterans among your Zvara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zvara lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Zvara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zvara in 1945 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zvara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zvara 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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