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Zepke Family History

Zepke 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: Zemke, Repke, Berke, Leake, Denke, Eike, Belke, Lepre, Oelke, Zeise

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Where is the Zepke family from?

You can see how Zepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zepke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zepke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zepke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zepke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zepke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zepke 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 Zepke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zepke. 50% of Zepke men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Zepke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Zepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zepke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Zepke. 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 158 military records available for the last name Zepke. For the veterans among your Zepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zepke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zepke in 1964 was 77, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zepke 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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