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Zatek Family History

Zatek 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: Patek, Zarek, Zitek, Zacek, Cater, Gates, Pate, Petek, Panek, Hajek

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Where is the Zatek family from?

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

What did your Zatek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zatek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatek 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Zatek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zatek. For the veterans among your Zatek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zatek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zatek in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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