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Zuker Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Zucker .

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


Similar surnames: Zucker, Auker, Haker, Buker, Kuper, Super, Zuver, Ducker, Kuter, Zur

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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 1891 there were 4 Zuker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zuker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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%
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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 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 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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