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Zickler Family History

Zickler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German sickel ‘measure (of capacity)’

later (in Bavaria and Austria) ‘bucket for ladling liquids bailer’

for a maker of these.

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


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Where is the Zickler family from?

You can see how Zickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zickler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zickler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zickler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zickler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zickler families in 1911.
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What did your Zickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zickler. 28% of Zickler men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zickler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zickler were Carpenter and Clerical.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Clerical
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zickler 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Zickler. 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 303 military records available for the last name Zickler. For the veterans among your Zickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zickler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zickler in 1954 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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