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Zechowy Family History

Zechowy 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: Zachow, Chow, Zecher, Muchow, Reichow, Zechman, Zech, Pechous

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Where is the Zechowy family from?

You can see how Zechowy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechowy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zechowy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zechowy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zechowy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechowy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Zechowy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechowy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zechowy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zechowy. For the veterans among your Zechowy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechowy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Zechowy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zechowy in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zechowy 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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