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Zegarski Family History

Zegarski 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: Zagorski, Legerski, Garski, Bojarski, Konarski, Zaborski, Zegarelli

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Where is the Zegarski family from?

You can see how Zegarski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zegarski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zegarski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Zegarski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zegarski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zegarski 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 Zegarski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zegarski. 38% of Zegarski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zegarski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zegarski were Labor and Cigar Maker.

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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
    38%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Cleaner
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator Machine
    23%
  • Student
    23%
  • Cigar Maker
    23%

What Zegarski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Zegarski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zegarski 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Zegarski. 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 158 military records available for the last name Zegarski. For the veterans among your Zegarski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zegarski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zegarski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zegarski in 1962 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zegarski 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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