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Zackman Family History

Zackman 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: Backman, Packman, Hackman, Jackman, Ackman, Tackman, Sackman, Lackman

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Where is the Zackman family from?

You can see how Zackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zackman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zackman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Zackman families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Zackman's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Zackman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zackman 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 Zackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zackman. 30% of Zackman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zackman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Minister
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zackman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Zackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zackman 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Zackman. 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 73 military records available for the last name Zackman. For the veterans among your Zackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zackman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zackman in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zackman 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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