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Zapka Family History

Zapka 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: Zappa, Zabka, Lapka, Papka, Papa, Laska, Apa, Lipka, Zara, Zak

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Where is the Zapka family from?

You can see how Zapka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zapka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zapka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zapka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zapka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Chambermaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zapka. 74% of Zapka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zapka women worked as a Chambermaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zapka were Farmer and Maid. .

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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
    74%
  • Machine Aoot
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chambermaid
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Zapka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Zapka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapka 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Zapka. 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 118 military records available for the last name Zapka. For the veterans among your Zapka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zapka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zapka in 1965 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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