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Zahorski Family History

Zahorski 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: Zagorski, Zaborski, Zatorski, Zahorsky, Zaworski, Zamorski, Zapolski

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Where is the Zahorski family from?

You can see how Zahorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zahorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zahorski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zahorski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zahorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zahorski 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 Zahorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zahorski. 43% of Zahorski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Zahorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Zahorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zahorski 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zahorski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Zahorski. For the veterans among your Zahorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zahorski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zahorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zahorski in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zahorski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zahorski 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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