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Zaretzka Family History

Zaretzka 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: Zaretsky, Partyka, Zaremba, Zapatka, Garstka, Zarek, Zarazua

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Where is the Zaretzka family from?

You can see how Zaretzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaretzka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zaretzka families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaretzka's in USA. California had the highest population of Zaretzka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaretzka 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 Zaretzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaretzka. 100% of Zaretzka men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Zaretzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Zaretzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaretzka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Zaretzka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zaretzka. For the veterans among your Zaretzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaretzka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Zaretzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Zaretzka in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaretzka 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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