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Zdunek Family History

Zdunek 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: Zdenek, Danek, Zauner, Dudek, Zurek, Dusek, Zoubek, Zubek, Dufek

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Where is the Zdunek family from?

You can see how Zdunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zdunek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zdunek families living in Minnesota. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zdunek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zdunek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zdunek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zdunek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zdunek. 40% of Zdunek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zdunek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Caretaker Of Furnace
    20%
  • Molder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zdunek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Zdunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zdunek 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Zdunek. 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 229 military records available for the last name Zdunek. For the veterans among your Zdunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zdunek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zdunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zdunek in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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