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Zajdek Family History

Zajdek 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: Zajdel, Hajek, Radek, Zander, Zadeh, Sadek, Hajduk, Sajdak, Zaczek

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Where is the Zajdek family from?

You can see how Zajdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajdek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zajdek family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zajdek's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zajdek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajdek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zajdek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dye Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zajdek. 100% of Zajdek men worked as a Dye Hand.

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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

  • Dye Hand
    100%

What Zajdek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Zajdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajdek 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zajdek. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zajdek. For the veterans among your Zajdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajdek lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Zajdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zajdek in 1979 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zajdek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajdek 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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