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Zedaker Family History

Zedaker Surname Meaning

Variant of Zediker a surname of German origin. Compare Sedaker.

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


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Where is the Zedaker family from?

You can see how Zedaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zedaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zedaker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zedaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zedaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedaker 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 Zedaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zedaker. 30% of Zedaker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zedaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zedaker were Farm Hand and Practical Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Practical Nurse
    50%

What Zedaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Zedaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedaker 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zedaker. 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 222 military records available for the last name Zedaker. For the veterans among your Zedaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedaker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zedaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zedaker in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zedaker 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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