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Zeck Family History

Zeck Surname Meaning

South German: unflattering nickname for an exhausting person from Middle High German zëcke ‘wood tick’.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Serbian Croatian or Slovenian Zec.

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


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Where is the Zeck family from?

You can see how Zeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zeck families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeck's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Zeck families in 1911.
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What did your Zeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeck. 23% of Zeck men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Zeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeck were Farm Laborer 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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeck 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Zeck. 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 Zeck. For the veterans among your Zeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeck lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zeck in 1955 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeck 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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