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Zacks Family History

Zacks Surname Meaning

Altered form of Jewish Zaks or Sachs.

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


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Where is the Zacks family from?

You can see how Zacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zacks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Zacks families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zacks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zacks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zacks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zacks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zacks. 100% of Zacks men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zacks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zacks 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Zacks. 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 196 military records available for the last name Zacks. For the veterans among your Zacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zacks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zacks in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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