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Zagarski Family History

Zagarski Name 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: Zagorski, Zaborski, Nagorski, Zatorski, Lazarski, Zaworski, Zamorski

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Where is the Zagarski family from?

You can see how Zagarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zagarski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zagarski families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Zagarski family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zagarski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zagarski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zagarski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zagarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stamper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zagarski. 50% of Zagarski women worked as a Stamper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stamper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Zagarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zagarski 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Zagarski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Zagarski. For the veterans among your Zagarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zagarski lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Zagarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zagarski in 1980 was 49, and 70 in 2003.

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