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Zajc Family History

Zajc 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: Zajac, Zajic, Raj, Zara, Zand, Zang, Zahl, Zak, Zani, Maj

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Where is the Zajc family from?

You can see how Zajc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zajc families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zajc's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Zajc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zajc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zajc. 24% of Zajc men worked as a Loader. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loader
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Zajc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajc 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Zajc. 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 136 military records available for the last name Zajc. For the veterans among your Zajc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajc lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zajc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zajc in 1960 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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