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Zoldak Name Meaning

Polish (Żołdak): nickname from żołdak ‘scornful or arrogant soldier’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bodak, Kolak, Bosak, Dolak, Polak, Golda, Kobak, Rodak, Gondek, Holda

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Where is the Zoldak family from?

You can see how Zoldak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoldak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zoldak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zoldak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zoldak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoldak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoldak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoldak. 27% of Zoldak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zoldak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoldak were Weaver and Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Weaver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Zoldak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoldak 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Zoldak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Zoldak. For the veterans among your Zoldak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoldak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zoldak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zoldak in 1964 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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