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Zeh Family History

Zeh Name Meaning

German:: nickname for someone with deformed or otherwise remarkable toes from Middle High German zēhe zehe ‘toe claw’. The term also meant ‘tough’ and in some cases the surname may have arisen from this sense. variant of Zech Compare Zay .

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


Similar surnames: Reh, Zehr, Zech, Kehr, Fey, Hehr, Gehl, Beu, Zepf, Nez

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Where is the Zeh family from?

You can see how Zeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Zeh families living in New York. This was about 95% of all the recorded Zeh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeh. 16% of Zeh men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Zeh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeh were Carpenter and Saleslady. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Zeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeh. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Zeh. For the veterans among your Zeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeh in 1954 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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