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Zeka Family History

Zeka 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: Zika, Zera, Zea, Meka, Zema, Zeno, Reza, Vela, Seda, Zara

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Where is the Zeka family from?

You can see how Zeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Zeka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zeka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeka 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 Zeka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeka. 45% of Zeka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zeka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeka were Kitchen Helper and Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Kitchen Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Zeka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Zeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zeka. 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 102 military records available for the last name Zeka. For the veterans among your Zeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zeka in 1968 was 87, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeka 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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