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Zuelke Family History

Zuelke Surname Meaning

German (Zülke): variant of Zühlke (see Zuehlke).

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


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Where is the Zuelke family from?

You can see how Zuelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuelke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuelke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 35 Zuelke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 81% of all the recorded Zuelke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zuelke families in 1880.
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What did your Zuelke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuelke. 30% of Zuelke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zuelke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuelke were Farm Labor 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Zuelke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zuelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuelke 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Zuelke. 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 447 military records available for the last name Zuelke. For the veterans among your Zuelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuelke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zuelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zuelke in 1959 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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