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Zeakes Family History

Zeakes 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: Eakes, Leake, Berkes, Takes, Oakes, Heikes, Perkes, Stakes, Eales

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What did your Zeakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeakes. 100% of Zeakes men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Zeakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeakes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zeakes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zeakes. For the veterans among your Zeakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeakes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Zeakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeakes in 1979 was 63, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeakes 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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