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Zeccola Family History

Zeccola 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: Buccola, Accola, Zecca, Piccola, De Cola, Zucca, Zola, Zottola

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Where is the Zeccola family from?

You can see how Zeccola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeccola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zeccola families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zeccola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeccola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeccola 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 Zeccola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeccola. 37% of Zeccola men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zeccola women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeccola were Shipping Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Chauffeur
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Zeccola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Zeccola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeccola 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Zeccola. 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 120 military records available for the last name Zeccola. For the veterans among your Zeccola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeccola lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zeccola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zeccola in 1951 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeccola 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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