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Zakula Family History

Zakula 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: Pakula, Bakula, Sekula, Padula, Hakala, Kula, Matula, Zabala, Hakola

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Where is the Zakula family from?

You can see how Zakula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zakula families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zakula's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Zakula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zakula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zakula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zakula. 34% of Zakula men 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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Zakula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakula 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Zakula. 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 147 military records available for the last name Zakula. For the veterans among your Zakula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakula lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zakula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zakula in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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