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Zikas Family History

Zikas Surname Meaning

Greek: from Zikas a pet form of the male personal name Zissis an omen or well-wishing name from the phrase na zisis ‘may you live’

given to a male child born after the death of an elder brother.

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


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You can see how Zikas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zikas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zikas families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zikas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zikas families in 1920.
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What did your Zikas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Zikas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zikas 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Zikas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Zikas. For the veterans among your Zikas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zikas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zikas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Zikas in 1967 was 88, and 54 in 2004.

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