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Zajk Family History

Zajk 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: Zak, Zank, Zack, Mark, Pak, Back, Bank, Rank, Zink, Hawk

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Where is the Zajk family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajk 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 Zajk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milk Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zajk. 100% of Zajk men worked as a Milk Dealer. .

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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

  • Milk Dealer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Zajk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajk 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zajk. 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 49 military records available for the last name Zajk. For the veterans among your Zajk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajk lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zajk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zajk in 1953 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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