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Zyck Family History

Zyck 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: Zuck, Zysk, Zeck, Dyck, Zack, Zych, Zick, Beck, Back, Buck

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Where is the Zyck family from?

You can see how Zyck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zyck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zyck families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zyck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zyck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zyck 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 Zyck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zyck. 39% of Zyck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zyck women worked as a 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
    39%
  • Machinist
    31%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Zyck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Zyck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zyck 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Zyck. 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 182 military records available for the last name Zyck. For the veterans among your Zyck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zyck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zyck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zyck in 1967 was 84, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zyck 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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