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Zavatsky Family History

Zavatsky Name Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak and Czech Závacký and Zavacký (see Zavacky ) or of their cognates Závadský and Zavadský. Americanized form of Polish Zawadzki .

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


Similar surnames: Zavada, Zavesky, Janosky, Yavorsky, Javorsky, Zapatka, Slansky

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Where is the Zavatsky family from?

You can see how Zavatsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavatsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zavatsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Zavatsky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavatsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zavatsky families in 1911.
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What did your Zavatsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavatsky. 47% of Zavatsky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Zavatsky women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Miner
    47%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Zavatsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavatsky 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Zavatsky. 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 358 military records available for the last name Zavatsky. For the veterans among your Zavatsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavatsky lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zavatsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zavatsky in 1952 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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