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Zolyak Family History

Zolyak 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: Zoldak, Polyak, Holyoak, Dolak, Polak, Zola, Kolak, Solak, Wolak

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Where is the Zolyak family from?

You can see how Zolyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zolyak families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolyak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zolyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolyak 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 34 census records available for the last name Zolyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolyak 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zolyak. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zolyak. For the veterans among your Zolyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolyak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zolyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zolyak in 1970 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolyak 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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