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Zalkow Family History

Zalkow 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: Callow, Ballow, Valko, Pankow, Palko, Walko, Rakow, Balow, Zachow

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Where is the Zalkow family from?

You can see how Zalkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zalkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zalkow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zalkow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zalkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zalkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Zalkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalkow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zalkow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zalkow. For the veterans among your Zalkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalkow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Zalkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zalkow in 1982 was 80, and 86 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalkow 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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