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Zacek Family History

Zacek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Žáček): from a diminutive of Žák ‘student’ (see Zak).

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


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Where is the Zacek family from?

You can see how Zacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zacek families living in Nebraska. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zacek's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Zacek families in 1880.
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What did your Zacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zacek. 37% of Zacek men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Zacek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zacek were Coal Miner and 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Coal Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zacek 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Zacek. 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 376 military records available for the last name Zacek. For the veterans among your Zacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zacek in 1956 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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