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Zdenek Family History

Zdenek Surname Meaning

Czech (Zdeněk): from the personal name Zdeněk a pet form of Zdislav composed of the Old Slavic elements zd ‘to do’ (today also interpreted as from Czech zde ‘here’).

Additionally, the name consists of the element slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’).

These components reflect the rich linguistic heritage and cultural significance embedded in the name.

The evolution of names like Zdeněk demonstrates the fusion of meanings over time.

Ultimately, names carry stories of personal and cultural values, making them an essential aspect of identity.

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


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Where is the Zdenek family from?

You can see how Zdenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Zdenek families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Zdenek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zdenek families in 1920.
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What did your Zdenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zdenek. 19% of Zdenek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zdenek women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zdenek were Printer 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Printer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Zdenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Zdenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdenek 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Zdenek. 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 208 military records available for the last name Zdenek. For the veterans among your Zdenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdenek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zdenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zdenek in 1962 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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