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Zantek Family History

Zantek 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: Ganter, Panter, Mantel, Panek, Patek, Danek, Zanger, Sante, Kanter

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Where is the Zantek family from?

You can see how Zantek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zantek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zantek family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zantek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zantek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zantek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zantek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zantek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zantek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zantek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zantek. For the veterans among your Zantek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zantek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Zantek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zantek in 1971 was 58, and 73 in 2002.

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