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Zonka Family History

Zonka 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: Zona, Zink, Monk, Zook, Fonda, Konda, Zola, Monda, Ronda, Zika

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Where is the Zonka family from?

You can see how Zonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zonka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zonka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zonka family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zonka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zonka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zonka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zonka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Zonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zonka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zonka. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zonka. For the veterans among your Zonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zonka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zonka in 1965 was 73, and 61 in 2003.

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