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Zekowski Family History

Zekowski 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: Zukowski, Zakowski, Rekowski, Rakowski, Dzikowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Zekowski family from?

You can see how Zekowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zekowski families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zekowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zekowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekowski 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 Zekowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zekowski. 100% of Zekowski women worked as a Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Zekowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Zekowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekowski 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zekowski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zekowski. For the veterans among your Zekowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zekowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zekowski in 1970 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zekowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekowski 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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