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Zierke Family History

Zierke Name Meaning

German:: from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Sīgerik composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + rik ‘ruler’. habitational name of Slavic origin from a place so named near Neustrelitz.

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


Similar surnames: Ziemke, Gierke, Pieske, Goerke, Bielke, Zier, Lieske, Mielke, Zerbe

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Where is the Zierke family from?

You can see how Zierke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zierke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zierke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zierke family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zierke's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zierke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zierke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zierke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zierke. 33% of Zierke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Zierke women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zierke were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Sales Lady
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zierke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zierke 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Zierke. 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 328 military records available for the last name Zierke. For the veterans among your Zierke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zierke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zierke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zierke in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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