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Zajak Family History

Zajak 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: Zajac, Pajak, Barak, Raak, Tabak, Zara, Hajek, Zak, Zalar, Malak

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Where is the Zajak family from?

You can see how Zajak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zajak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zajak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zajak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zajak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zajak. 60% of Zajak men worked as a Painter and 100% of Zajak women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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What Zajak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Zajak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajak 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Zajak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zajak. For the veterans among your Zajak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajak lifespan?

Average Zajak life expectancy in 2000 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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