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Zaretsky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Ukrainian and Belorussian: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Zarechie (derived from the same Slavic words za and reka as 2 below) in Ukraine and Belarus. Compare Zarr . Ukrainian and Belorussian: topographic name for someone living ‘on the other side of the river’ derived from za ‘beyond’ + reka ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Zaleski, Barsky, Savitsky, Zaremski, Zarzecki, Turetsky, Zalesky

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Where is the Zaretsky family from?

You can see how Zaretsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaretsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaretsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Zaretsky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaretsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zaretsky families in 1911.
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What did your Zaretsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zaretsky. 100% of Zaretsky men worked as a Tailor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zaretsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaretsky 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Zaretsky. 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 313 military records available for the last name Zaretsky. For the veterans among your Zaretsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaretsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zaretsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zaretsky in 1959 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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