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Zark Family History

Zark 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: Mark, Park, Zara, Bark, Lark, Zak, Hark, Ozark, Kark, Dark

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Where is the Zark family from?

You can see how Zark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zark family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zark families living in Kentucky. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zark's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Zark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zark 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 Zark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zark. 54% of Zark 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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Inspector
    16%

What Zark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Zark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zark 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zark. 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 56 military records available for the last name Zark. For the veterans among your Zark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zark lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zark in 1967 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zark 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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