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Zuercher Name Meaning

Swiss German (Zürcher): see Zurcher .

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


Similar surnames: Zercher, Zurcher, Kaercher, Buescher, Kercher, Zecher, Zeichner

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Where is the Zuercher family from?

You can see how Zuercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuercher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zuercher family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuercher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zuercher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuercher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuercher. 40% of Zuercher men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Zuercher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuercher were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuercher 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Zuercher. 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 492 military records available for the last name Zuercher. For the veterans among your Zuercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuercher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zuercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zuercher in 1946 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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