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Zoltak Family History

Zoltak 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: Zoldak, Dolak, Polak, Zola, Kolak, Szostak, Solak, Wolak, Soltau

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Where is the Zoltak family from?

You can see how Zoltak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoltak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoltak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zoltak families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoltak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zoltak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoltak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoltak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoltak. 100% of Zoltak women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Zoltak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoltak 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Zoltak. 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 80 military records available for the last name Zoltak. For the veterans among your Zoltak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoltak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zoltak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zoltak in 1965 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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