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Zarkin Family History

Zarkin 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: Larkin, Markin, Parkin, Harkin, Zarin, Arkin, Zalkin, Barkin, Carkin

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Where is the Zarkin family from?

You can see how Zarkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zarkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zarkin family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarkin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Zarkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarkin 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 Zarkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarkin. 25% of Zarkin men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Zarkin women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarkin were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Food Clerk
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Zarkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Zarkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarkin 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Zarkin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Zarkin. For the veterans among your Zarkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zarkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zarkin in 1966 was 80, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zarkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarkin 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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