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Zike Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Zeuch . In some cases also an Americanized form of Czech Zika .

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


Similar surnames: Zika, Like, Mike, Eike, Hilke, Eiken, Eicke, Zee, Duke, Viken

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Where is the Zike family from?

You can see how Zike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zike family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zike families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zike's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zike families in 1840.
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What did your Zike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zike. 26% of Zike men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zike women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zike were Trucker and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Trucker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zike 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Zike. 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 507 military records available for the last name Zike. For the veterans among your Zike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zike lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zike in 1957 was 26, and 50 in 2004.

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