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Zarek Family History

Zarek Surname Meaning

Polish (also Żarek): from żarek a diminutive of żar ‘embers’ also ‘flame of passion’.

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


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Where is the Zarek family from?

You can see how Zarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Zarek families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zarek families in 1911.
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What did your Zarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarek. 43% of Zarek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zarek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarek were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarek 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Zarek. 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 299 military records available for the last name Zarek. For the veterans among your Zarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zarek in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarek 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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