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Zeckendorf Family History

Zeckendorf 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: Heckendorf, Beckendorf, Heckendorn, Dockendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Zeckendorf family from?

You can see how Zeckendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeckendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeckendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zeckendorf families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zeckendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeckendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Zeckendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeckendorf 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Zeckendorf. 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 68 military records available for the last name Zeckendorf. For the veterans among your Zeckendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeckendorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zeckendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zeckendorf in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeckendorf 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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