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Zlotek Family History

Zlotek 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: Slote, Zlotnik, Platek, Lojek, Mrotek, Knotek, Kotek, Zmolek, Florek

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Where is the Zlotek family from?

You can see how Zlotek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zlotek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zlotek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zlotek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zlotek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zlotek 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 Zlotek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zlotek. 43% of Zlotek men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Zlotek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Zlotek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zlotek 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Zlotek. 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 86 military records available for the last name Zlotek. For the veterans among your Zlotek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zlotek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zlotek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zlotek in 1947 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zlotek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zlotek 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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