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Zaeske Family History

Zaeske Name Meaning

German (Zäske): see Zaske .

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


Similar surnames: Zieske, Zaske, Haske, Lieske, Paepke, Baese, Yeske, Noeske, Zemke

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Where is the Zaeske family from?

You can see how Zaeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaeske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zaeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zaeske families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaeske's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zaeske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaeske. 36% of Zaeske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zaeske women 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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Zaeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Zaeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaeske 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Zaeske. 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 275 military records available for the last name Zaeske. For the veterans among your Zaeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaeske lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zaeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zaeske in 1955 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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