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Zuker Family History

Zuker Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Zucker.

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


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Where is the Zuker family from?

You can see how Zuker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Zuker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zuker families in 1911.
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What did your Zuker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuker. 19% of Zuker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zuker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuker were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Zuker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuker 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Zuker. 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 242 military records available for the last name Zuker. For the veterans among your Zuker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zuker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zuker in 1966 was 84, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuker 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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