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Zajic Name Meaning

Czech (Zajíc) and Slovak (mainly Zajíc): from Czech zajíc ‘hare’ hence a nickname for a swift runner or a shy person.

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


Similar surnames: Zajac, Zajicek, Babic, Danis, Lanik, Hari, Cain, Zani, Zayac, Hajec

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Where is the Zajic family from?

You can see how Zajic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zajic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zajic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Zajic families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Zajic's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zajic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zajic surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zajic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zajic. 35% of Zajic men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Zajic women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zajic were Retired and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zajic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zajic 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Zajic. 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 329 military records available for the last name Zajic. For the veterans among your Zajic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zajic lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zajic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zajic in 1958 was 50, and 57 in 2004.

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