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Zackery Family History

Zackery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Zachary.

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


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Where is the Zackery family from?

You can see how Zackery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zackery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zackery families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Zackery families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zackery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Zackery families in 1891.
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What did your Zackery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zackery. 28% of Zackery men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Zackery women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zackery were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zackery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zackery 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Zackery. 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 413 military records available for the last name Zackery. For the veterans among your Zackery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zackery lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zackery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zackery in 1958 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zackery 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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