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Zakrajsek Family History

Zakrajsek Surname Meaning

Slovenian (Zakrajšek): old habitational name for someone from the village of Zakraj in Inner Carniola.

It may also be a topographic name from zakraj ‘farthest part of a place or village’.

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


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Where is the Zakrajsek family from?

You can see how Zakrajsek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakrajsek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 35 Zakrajsek families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Zakrajsek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zakrajsek families in 1920.
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What did your Zakrajsek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zakrajsek. 35% of Zakrajsek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zakrajsek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zakrajsek were Foreman and Inspector.

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%

What Zakrajsek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Zakrajsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakrajsek 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Zakrajsek. 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 375 military records available for the last name Zakrajsek. For the veterans among your Zakrajsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakrajsek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zakrajsek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zakrajsek in 1956 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zakrajsek 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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