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Zuckman Family History

Zuckman 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: Luckman, Buckman, Ruckman, Tuckman, Backman, Packman, Dickman

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Where is the Zuckman family from?

You can see how Zuckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuckman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zuckman families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Zuckman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zuckman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuckman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuckman. 70% of Zuckman men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Zuckman women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuckman were Electrician and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    70%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Zuckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Zuckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuckman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Zuckman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Zuckman. For the veterans among your Zuckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuckman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zuckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zuckman in 1958 was 37, and 99 in 2003.

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