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Zechman Family History

Zechman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish tsekh ‘guild craft corporation’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Zechmann a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Zechman family from?

You can see how Zechman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zechman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Zechman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zechman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zechman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechman 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 Zechman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zechman. 25% of Zechman men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Zechman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zechman were Salesman 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Telephone Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

What Zechman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zechman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Zechman. 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 989 military records available for the last name Zechman. For the veterans among your Zechman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Zechman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zechman in 1950 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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