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Zajko Family History

Zajko 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: Valko, Dacko, Zak, Jacko, Janko, Danko, Panko, Vasko, Marko, Manko

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Where is the Zajko family from?

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

What did your Zajko ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zajko ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Zajko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajko 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Zajko. 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 39 military records available for the last name Zajko. For the veterans among your Zajko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Zajko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zajko in 1972 was 54, and 74 in 2002.

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