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Zisak Family History

Zisak 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: Lisak, Sisak, Zisa, Misak, Zisk, Zink, Rusak, Sak, Zima, Zak

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Where is the Zisak family from?

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

What did your Zisak ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zisak ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zisak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zisak. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zisak. For the veterans among your Zisak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zisak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zisak in 1965 was 74, and 90 in 2000.

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