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Zakeski Family History

Zakeski 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: Zaleski, Zaluski, Zalewski, Maleski, Waleski, Zavesky, Zakowski

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Where is the Zakeski family from?

You can see how Zakeski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakeski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zakeski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zakeski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zakeski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakeski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zakeski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zakeski. 100% of Zakeski 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Zakeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakeski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zakeski. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zakeski. For the veterans among your Zakeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakeski lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Zakeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zakeski in 1977 was 66, and 83 in 1984.

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