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Zlotnik Family History

Zlotnik Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Złotnik) and Belorussian; Polish (Złotnik); Ukrainian (standard transliteration Zlotnyk): occupational name for a goldsmith.

Belorussian zlotnik Polish złotnik Ukrainian zlotnyk from zloto ‘gold’.

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


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Where is the Zlotnik family from?

You can see how Zlotnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zlotnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zlotnik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zlotnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zlotnik families in 1920.
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What did your Zlotnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zlotnik. 100% of Zlotnik men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zlotnik women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Zlotnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Zlotnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zlotnik 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Zlotnik. 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 242 military records available for the last name Zlotnik. For the veterans among your Zlotnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zlotnik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zlotnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zlotnik in 1961 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zlotnik 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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