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Zaykowski Family History

Zaykowski 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: Zakowski, Zajkowski, Falkowski, Rakowski, Markowski, Szatkowski

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Where is the Zaykowski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaykowski. 60% of Zaykowski 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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Zaykowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Zaykowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaykowski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zaykowski. 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 65 military records available for the last name Zaykowski. For the veterans among your Zaykowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaykowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zaykowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zaykowski in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaykowski 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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