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Zayac Family History

Zayac Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Zając Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech Zajac ‘hare’.

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


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Where is the Zayac family from?

You can see how Zayac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zayac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zayac families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zayac's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zayac families in 1880.
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What did your Zayac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zayac. 26% of Zayac men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zayac women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zayac were Bartender and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Zayac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zayac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayac 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Zayac. 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 235 military records available for the last name Zayac. For the veterans among your Zayac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayac lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zayac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zayac in 1957 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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