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Zaretski Family History

Zaretski 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: Zaretsky, Zaremski, Zaleski, Zalewski, Zarecki, Zalenski, Zagorski

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Where is the Zaretski family from?

You can see how Zaretski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaretski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaretski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Zaretski family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zaretski's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaretski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaretski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaretski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaretski. 100% of Zaretski men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Zaretski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaretski 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Zaretski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zaretski. For the veterans among your Zaretski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaretski lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Zaretski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zaretski in 1949 was 60, and 70 in 2002.

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