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Zahalka Family History

Zahalka 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: Zabala, Zapatka, Mahala, Zahradka, Zavala, Halla, Zahler, Rajala

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Where is the Zahalka family from?

You can see how Zahalka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahalka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zahalka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zahalka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zahalka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zahalka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahalka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zahalka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zahalka. 67% of Zahalka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Zahalka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahalka 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Zahalka. 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 106 military records available for the last name Zahalka. For the veterans among your Zahalka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahalka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Zahalka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zahalka in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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