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Zauk Family History

Zauk 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, Kauk, Zank, Pauk, Zuk, Mauk, Zack, Zaun, Hauk, Mark

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Where is the Zauk family from?

You can see how Zauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zauk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zauk families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zauk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zauk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zauk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Zauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zauk 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zauk. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zauk. For the veterans among your Zauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zauk lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Zauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zauk in 1982 was 63, and 92 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zauk 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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