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Zachman Family History

Zachman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zachmann.

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


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Where is the Zachman family from?

You can see how Zachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zachman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zachman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zachman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zachman families in 1840.
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What did your Zachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zachman. 39% of Zachman men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Zachman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zachman were Proprietor and Janitor.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%

What Zachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachman 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Zachman. 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 616 military records available for the last name Zachman. For the veterans among your Zachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zachman in 1958 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zachman 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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