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Zake Family History

Zake 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: Lake, Rake, Hake, Zak, Fake, Ake, Cake, Wake, Bake, Zane

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Where is the Zake family from?

You can see how Zake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Zake families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zake's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zake families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zake. 100% of Zake men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Zake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Zake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zake 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Zake. 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 160 military records available for the last name Zake. For the veterans among your Zake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zake lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zake in 1963 was 72, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zake

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zake 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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