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Zapletal Family History

Zapletal 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: Zapata, Kaleta, Zavaleta, Caplette, Zazueta, Kaplan, Mallet, Capel

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Where is the Zapletal family from?

You can see how Zapletal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapletal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zapletal families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zapletal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zapletal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapletal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zapletal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zapletal. 38% of Zapletal 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
    38%
  • Baker
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Zapletal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapletal 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Zapletal. 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 237 military records available for the last name Zapletal. For the veterans among your Zapletal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapletal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zapletal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zapletal in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2002.

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