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Zwolinsky Family History

Zwolinsky 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: Zwolinski, Wolinsky, Wolinski, Dolinsky, Kolinsky, Smolinsky

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Where is the Zwolinsky family from?

You can see how Zwolinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zwolinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zwolinsky family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zwolinsky's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Zwolinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zwolinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Zwolinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zwolinsky 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Zwolinsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zwolinsky. For the veterans among your Zwolinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zwolinsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zwolinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zwolinsky in 1969 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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