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Zarnecki Family History

Zarnecki 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: Zarzecki, Czarnecki, Sarnecki, Zarecki, Marecki, Jarecki, Warnecke

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Where is the Zarnecki family from?

You can see how Zarnecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarnecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zarnecki family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zarnecki's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Zarnecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarnecki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarnecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Decorator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarnecki. 60% of Zarnecki men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Zarnecki women worked as a Decorator. .

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Decorator
    100%
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What Zarnecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Zarnecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarnecki 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zarnecki. 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 107 military records available for the last name Zarnecki. For the veterans among your Zarnecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarnecki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zarnecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zarnecki in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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