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Zolka Family History

Zolka 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: Zola, Polka, Zilka, Kolka, Zolla, Zylka, Pola, Volk, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Zolka family from?

You can see how Zolka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zolka families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zolka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zolka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Zolka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolka 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zolka. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zolka. For the veterans among your Zolka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Zolka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zolka in 1972 was 67, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolka 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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