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Czak Family History

Czak Surname 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: Zak, Czar, Ciak, Czap, Pak, Chae, Cao, Cap, Clark, Cai

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Where is the Czak family from?

You can see how Czak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Czak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Czak families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Czak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Czak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Czak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Czak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czak. 56% of Czak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Czak women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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
    56%
  • Elevator Operator
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Czak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Czak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czak 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Czak. 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 179 military records available for the last name Czak. For the veterans among your Czak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Czak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Czak in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Czak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Czak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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