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Zahradka Family History

Zahradka Surname Meaning

Czech (Zahrádka): metonymic occupational name for a gardener from zahrádka ‘garden’.

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


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Where is the Zahradka family from?

You can see how Zahradka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahradka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zahradka families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Zahradka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zahradka families in 1920.
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What did your Zahradka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zahradka. 57% of Zahradka men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zahradka women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zahradka were Catcher and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Musician
    13%
  • Catcher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Zahradka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahradka 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Zahradka. 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 149 military records available for the last name Zahradka. For the veterans among your Zahradka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahradka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zahradka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Zahradka in 1950 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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