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Zolak Family History

Zolak 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: Dolak, Polak, Zola, Kolak, Solak, Wolak, Zoldak, Kozak, Oak, Pola

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Where is the Zolak family from?

You can see how Zolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zolak family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zolak's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Zolak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolak 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 Zolak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zolak. 100% of Zolak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zolak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Zolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolak 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 Zolak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zolak. For the veterans among your Zolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Zolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zolak in 1965 was 82, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zolak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolak 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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