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Zaczek Name Meaning

Polish (also Żaczek): nickname meaning ‘schoolboy’ from Old Polish żaczek a diminutive of żak (see Zak ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zacek, Zarek, Kuczek, Lasek, Kruczek, Boczek, Szarek, Reczek, Pacek

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Where is the Zaczek family from?

You can see how Zaczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaczek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaczek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zaczek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 23% of all the recorded Zaczek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zaczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaczek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaczek. 35% of Zaczek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zaczek women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaczek were Helper and Machine Operator. .

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Zaczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaczek 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Zaczek. 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 377 military records available for the last name Zaczek. For the veterans among your Zaczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaczek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zaczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zaczek in 1959 was 39, and 99 in 2004.

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