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Zarecky Family History

Zarecky 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: Zarecki, Zaretsky, Zarzecki, Zavesky, Marecki, Jarecki, Zarek

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Where is the Zarecky family from?

You can see how Zarecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarecky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarecky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zarecky families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarecky's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zarecky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zarecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarecky. 82% of Zarecky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zarecky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarecky were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Zarecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarecky 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Zarecky. 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 99 military records available for the last name Zarecky. For the veterans among your Zarecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarecky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zarecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zarecky in 1963 was 61, and 96 in 2003.

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