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Zacherl Family History

Zacherl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Zacher.

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


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Where is the Zacherl family from?

You can see how Zacherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zacherl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Zacherl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Zacherl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zacherl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zacherl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zacherl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zacherl. 34% of Zacherl men worked as a Miner and 100% of Zacherl women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Coal Operator
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zacherl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Zacherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zacherl 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Zacherl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zacherl. For the veterans among your Zacherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zacherl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zacherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zacherl in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zacherl 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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