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Zakovich Family History

Zakovich 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: Ratkovich, Markovich, Matkovich, Jackovich, Zivkovich, Radovich

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Where is the Zakovich family from?

You can see how Zakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zakovich families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zakovich's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Zakovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zakovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zakovich. 67% of Zakovich men worked as a Miner and 100% of Zakovich women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Zakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakovich 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zakovich. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zakovich. For the veterans among your Zakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakovich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Zakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zakovich in 1955 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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