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Zientek Family History

Zientek Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Ziętek from a diminutive of zięć ‘son-in-law’.

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


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Where is the Zientek family from?

You can see how Zientek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zientek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zientek families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Zientek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zientek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zientek 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 Zientek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zientek. 27% of Zientek men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Zientek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zientek were Machinist and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

What Zientek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zientek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zientek 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Zientek. 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 771 military records available for the last name Zientek. For the veterans among your Zientek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zientek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zientek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zientek in 1947 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zientek 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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