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Zalac Family History

Zalac 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: Zalar, Zajac, Zayac, Sala, Alam, Balan, Bala, Lala, Cala, Pala

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Where is the Zalac family from?

You can see how Zalac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zalac families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zalac's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zalac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalac. 69% of Zalac men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zalac women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zalac were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    69%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Zalac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalac 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Zalac. 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 143 military records available for the last name Zalac. For the veterans among your Zalac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalac lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zalac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zalac in 1960 was 26, and 89 in 2004.

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