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Zachery Family History

Zachery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Zachary.

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


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Where is the Zachery family from?

You can see how Zachery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zachery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Zachery families living in Flintshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zachery's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Zachery families in 1891.
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What did your Zachery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zachery. 33% of Zachery men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Zachery women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zachery were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zachery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachery 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Zachery. 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 600 military records available for the last name Zachery. For the veterans among your Zachery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zachery lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zachery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zachery in 1953 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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