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Zajec Name Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname for a swift runner or a timorous person from Slovenian and dialectal Croatian zajec ‘hare’ informally also ‘rabbit’. Compare Rabbitt Seitz Zaitz and Zeitz .

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


Similar surnames: Zajac, Zajic, Hajec, Hajek, Zadeh, Majer, Zabel, Zane, Zager, Malec

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Where is the Zajec family from?

You can see how Zajec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zajec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zajec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zajec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zajec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zajec. 100% of Zajec men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Zajec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajec 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Zajec. 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 127 military records available for the last name Zajec. For the veterans among your Zajec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajec lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zajec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zajec in 1950 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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