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Zaks Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Saxony (see Sachs ).

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


Similar surnames: Saks, Sas, Zacks, Laks, Sacks, Mak, Luks, Waks, Taus, Zang

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Where is the Zaks family from?

You can see how Zaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zaks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Zaks families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaks's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Zaks families in 1891.
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What did your Zaks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Storekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaks 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Zaks. 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 105 military records available for the last name Zaks. For the veterans among your Zaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zaks in 1961 was 51, and 31 in 2004.

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