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Zachte Family History

Zachte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Achter, Tache, Wachter, Pachter, Wachtel, Bache, Nacht, Zachar, Zach

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Where is the Zachte family from?

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

There are 68 census records available for the last name Zachte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachte 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zachte. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zachte. For the veterans among your Zachte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachte lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Zachte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zachte in 1970 was 90, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zachte ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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