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Zecker Family History

Zecker 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: Ecker, Zucker, Decker, Necker, Recker, Becker, Uecker, Secker, Zacker

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Where is the Zecker family from?

You can see how Zecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zecker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zecker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zecker 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 Zecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zecker. 39% of Zecker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zecker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zecker were Manager and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Zecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zecker 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Zecker. 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 90 military records available for the last name Zecker. For the veterans among your Zecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zecker in 1962 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zecker 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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