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Zalek Family History

Zalek 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: Malek, Walek, Zelek, Zales, Zale, Valek, Salek, Palek, Balek, Zarek

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Where is the Zalek family from?

You can see how Zalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zalek family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zalek's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Zalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalek 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 Zalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zalek. 50% of Zalek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zalek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zalek were Labor and Executive.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Executive
    50%

What Zalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Zalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalek 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zalek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Zalek. For the veterans among your Zalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zalek in 1961 was 38, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalek 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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