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 Zalkus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zalkus Family History

Zalkus 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: Malkus, Balkus, Backus, Kalmus, Barkus, Kallus, Zales, Markus, Balius

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zalkus family from?

You can see how Zalkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zalkus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zalkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Zalkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zalkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zalkus

Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Zalkus. 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 Zalkus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Zalkus. For the veterans among your Zalkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zalkus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zalkus family history

Discover More

What is the average Zalkus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Zalkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zalkus in 1980 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zalkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalkus 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 Zalkus family tree

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