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Zmolek Family History

Zmolek Name Meaning

Czech (Žmolek): nickname from a derivative of žmolit ‘to crumple to bruise’ denoting something crumpled. The surname Žmolek is very rare in Czechia.

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


Similar surnames: Smolek, Malek, Kolek, Bolek, Smolik, Zelek, Wolek, Mole, Molen, Smock

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Where is the Zmolek family from?

You can see how Zmolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zmolek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zmolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zmolek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Zmolek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zmolek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zmolek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zmolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zmolek. 69% of Zmolek men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zmolek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zmolek were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Zmolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zmolek 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Zmolek. 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 45 military records available for the last name Zmolek. For the veterans among your Zmolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zmolek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zmolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zmolek in 1967 was 82, and 96 in 2004.

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