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Zecht Family History

Zecht 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: Hecht, Recht, Becht, Fecht, Zech, Pecht, Pech, Licht, Mech, Cech

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Where is the Zecht family from?

You can see how Zecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zecht family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zecht families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zecht's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zecht 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 63 census records available for the last name Zecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zecht 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zecht. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zecht. For the veterans among your Zecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zecht lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zecht 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zecht

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