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Zapatka Family History

Zapatka Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Zapadka, a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith from zapadka ‘pawl latch’.

The surname Zapatka is rare in Poland.

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


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Where is the Zapatka family from?

You can see how Zapatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zapatka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zapatka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zapatka families in 1920.
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What did your Zapatka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zapatka. 56% of Zapatka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zapatka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zapatka were Truck Driver and Shoemaker.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Shoemaker
    40%

What Zapatka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Zapatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapatka 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Zapatka. 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 203 military records available for the last name Zapatka. For the veterans among your Zapatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapatka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zapatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zapatka in 1964 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zapatka 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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