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Zalkin Family History

Zalkin Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zalkind a derivative of Salomon .

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


Similar surnames: Salkin, Balkin, Malkin, Belkin, Hankin, Elkin, Zeldin, Markin, Zipkin

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Where is the Zalkin family from?

You can see how Zalkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zalkin families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Zalkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zalkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zalkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalkin. 28% of Zalkin men worked as a Proprietor and 40% of Zalkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zalkin were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Zalkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalkin 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Zalkin. 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 81 military records available for the last name Zalkin. For the veterans among your Zalkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalkin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zalkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zalkin in 1961 was 61, and 92 in 2003.

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