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Zounek Family History

Zounek 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: Zoubek, Zauner, Zurek, Younes, Sonnek, Zone, Doubek, Zombek, Soucek

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Where is the Zounek family from?

You can see how Zounek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zounek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zounek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zounek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zounek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zounek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zounek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zounek. 100% of Zounek men worked as an Inspector and 100% of Zounek women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Zounek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zounek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zounek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zounek. For the veterans among your Zounek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zounek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zounek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zounek in 1964 was 72, and 100 in 2002.

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