This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zochowski family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zochowski Family History

Zochowski 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: Zychowski, Zuchowski, Czechowski, Machowski, Cichowski, Zoltowski

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zochowski family from?

You can see how Zochowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zochowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zochowski families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zochowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zochowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zochowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zochowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zochowski. 78% of Zochowski men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Zochowski | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farm Hand
    23%

What Zochowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Zochowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zochowski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zochowski

Passenger Lists

There are 129 immigration records available for the last name Zochowski. 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.

View all Zochowski immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Zochowski. For the veterans among your Zochowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zochowski military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zochowski family history

Discover More

What is the average Zochowski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Zochowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Zochowski in 1962 was 90, and 72 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zochowski 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zochowski family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial