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Zoltowski Family History

Zoltowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Żółtowski): habitational name for someone from Żółtowo in Masovian Voivodeship named with żółty ‘yellow’.

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


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Where is the Zoltowski family from?

You can see how Zoltowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoltowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Zoltowski families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Zoltowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zoltowski families in 1920.
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What did your Zoltowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoltowski. 36% of Zoltowski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Zoltowski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoltowski were Brick Hauler and Machine Operator.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Brick Hauler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Machine Hand
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Zoltowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoltowski 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Zoltowski. 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 419 military records available for the last name Zoltowski. For the veterans among your Zoltowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoltowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zoltowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zoltowski in 1963 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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