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Zedek Family History

Zedek 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: Zelek, Zeek, Zidek, Eden, Reder, Petek, Bezdek, Edel, Redel, Bezek

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Where is the Zedek family from?

You can see how Zedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zedek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zedek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zedek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zedek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zedek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zedek. 58% of Zedek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    43%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Zedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedek 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Zedek. 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 65 military records available for the last name Zedek. For the veterans among your Zedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Zedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zedek in 1959 was 49, and 84 in 2000.

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