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Zatopek Family History

Zatopek 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: Salopek, Capek, Patek, Topel, Popek, Zatorski, Zahorik, Matejek

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Where is the Zatopek family from?

You can see how Zatopek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatopek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Zatopek families living in Texas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Zatopek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zatopek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zatopek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zatopek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zatopek. 65% of Zatopek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zatopek women worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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What Zatopek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Zatopek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatopek 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zatopek. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zatopek. For the veterans among your Zatopek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatopek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zatopek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zatopek in 1950 was 38, and 91 in 2004.

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