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Zekkey Family History

Zekkey 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: Berkey, Dekker, Zenker, Bekker, Pelkey, Beckey, Zemke, Perkey, Zebley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Zekkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zekkey. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Zekkey. For the veterans among your Zekkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekkey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Zekkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zekkey in 1964 was 55, and 88 in 2001.

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