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Zapalac Family History

Zapalac Surname Meaning

Czech (Zapalač): nickname for someone believed to be an arsonist or incendiary from zapalovat ‘to set fire to’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zapalac family from?

You can see how Zapalac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapalac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zapalac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Zapalac families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapalac's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zapalac families in 1880.
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What did your Zapalac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zapalac. 57% of Zapalac men worked as a Farmer and 48% of Zapalac women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zapalac were Proprietor and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zapalac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapalac 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Zapalac. 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 317 military records available for the last name Zapalac. For the veterans among your Zapalac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapalac lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zapalac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zapalac in 1948 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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