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Zaranka Family History

Zaranka 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: Arana, Aranda, Maranda, Zapatka, Zarazua, Faranda, Zahradka, Frank

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Where is the Zaranka family from?

You can see how Zaranka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaranka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaranka family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zaranka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zaranka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaranka 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 Zaranka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaranka. 50% of Zaranka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Bartender
    50%

What Zaranka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Zaranka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaranka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zaranka. 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 80 military records available for the last name Zaranka. For the veterans among your Zaranka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaranka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zaranka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zaranka in 1965 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaranka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaranka 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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