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Zeedyk Name Meaning

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Zeedijk a topographic name for someone who lived by a dike (Middle Dutch dike) built to keep out the sea (Middle Dutch see).

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


Similar surnames: Leed, Veeder, Reeder, Reeck, Weeda, Zeek, Leedy, Mendyk, Leeds, Zee

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Where is the Zeedyk family from?

You can see how Zeedyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeedyk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeedyk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zeedyk families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeedyk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeedyk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeedyk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeedyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeedyk. 40% of Zeedyk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeedyk women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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What Zeedyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Zeedyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeedyk 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zeedyk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Zeedyk. For the veterans among your Zeedyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeedyk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zeedyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zeedyk in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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