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Zajchowski Family History

Zajchowski 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: Machowski, Lachowski, Zychowski, Wachowski, Zuchowski, Zajkowski

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Where is the Zajchowski family from?

You can see how Zajchowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajchowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zajchowski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zajchowski's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zajchowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajchowski 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 Zajchowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zajchowski. 40% of Zajchowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zajchowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zajchowski were Truck Driver and Spinner.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Spinner
    34%

What Zajchowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Zajchowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajchowski 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Zajchowski. 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 91 military records available for the last name Zajchowski. For the veterans among your Zajchowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajchowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zajchowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zajchowski in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajchowski 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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