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Zank Family History

Zank Name Meaning

South German: nickname for a quarrelsome or cantankerous person from a noun derivative of Middle High German zanken zenken ‘to pick a fight’. German: topographic name from Middle High German zanke ‘point peak’ from the location of a farmstead or house.

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


Similar surnames: Zenk, Rank, Bank, Zink, Fank, Zang, Zand, Lank, Wank, Hand

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Where is the Zank family from?

You can see how Zank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zank family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zank's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zank families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zank. 32% of Zank men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Zank women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zank were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zank 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Zank. 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 584 military records available for the last name Zank. For the veterans among your Zank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zank lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zank in 1958 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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