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Zolkowski Family History

Zolkowski 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: Ziolkowski, Olkowski, Polkowski, Zoltowski, Falkowski, Polakowski

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Where is the Zolkowski family from?

You can see how Zolkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Zolkowski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zolkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zolkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zolkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Rapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zolkowski. 50% of Zolkowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zolkowski women worked as a Rapper. .

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Zolkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolkowski 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Zolkowski. 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 241 military records available for the last name Zolkowski. For the veterans among your Zolkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolkowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zolkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zolkowski in 1966 was 54, and 87 in 2003.

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