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Zajack Family History

Zajack Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Rusyn (from Poland) Zając Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech Zajac ‘hare’.

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


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Where is the Zajack family from?

You can see how Zajack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zajack families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Zajack's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zajack families in 1920.
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What did your Zajack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zajack. 48% of Zajack men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zajack women worked as a Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Grinder
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Zajack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Zajack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajack 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zajack. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zajack. For the veterans among your Zajack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zajack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zajack in 1963 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zajack 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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