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Zicha Family History

Zicha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jicha, Picha, Zich, Rich, Licht, Zucca, Cha, Zilch, Zima, Pich

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Where is the Zicha family from?

You can see how Zicha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zicha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zicha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Zicha family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zicha's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zicha families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zicha 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 Zicha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zicha. 25% of Zicha men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Zicha women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zicha were Machinist 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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Zicha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Zicha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zicha 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Zicha. 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 125 military records available for the last name Zicha. For the veterans among your Zicha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zicha lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Zicha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zicha in 1944 was 37, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zicha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zicha 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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