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Zaucha Family History

Zaucha Surname Meaning

Polish: descriptive nickname from za uchem ‘behind the ear’ denoting someone who had something behind one of his ears.Compare Zoucha.

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


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Where is the Zaucha family from?

You can see how Zaucha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaucha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zaucha families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zaucha's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zaucha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaucha 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 Zaucha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaucha. 44% of Zaucha men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Zaucha women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaucha were Miner and Maid.

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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
    44%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Zaucha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Zaucha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaucha 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Zaucha. 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 354 military records available for the last name Zaucha. For the veterans among your Zaucha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaucha lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zaucha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zaucha in 1959 was 41, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaucha 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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