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Zepka Family History

Zepka 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: Rzepka, Repka, Lipka, Belka, Berka, Zika, Repa, Zilka, Zera, Ziska

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Where is the Zepka family from?

You can see how Zepka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zepka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zepka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zepka families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Zepka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zepka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zepka 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 Zepka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zepka. 34% of Zepka men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Zepka women worked as a Wrapper.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    34%
  • Buyer
    23%
  • Loader
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%

What Zepka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Zepka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zepka 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Zepka. 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 177 military records available for the last name Zepka. For the veterans among your Zepka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zepka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zepka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zepka in 1960 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zepka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zepka 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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