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Zatkowski Family History

Zatkowski 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: Szatkowski, Ratkowski, Matkowski, Zakowski, Satkowski, Latkowski

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Where is the Zatkowski family from?

You can see how Zatkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zatkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zatkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zatkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zatkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zatkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zatkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zatkowski. 34% of Zatkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bartender
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Zatkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Zatkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zatkowski 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zatkowski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Zatkowski. For the veterans among your Zatkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zatkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zatkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zatkowski in 1963 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zatkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zatkowski 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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