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Zecca Family History

Zecca Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname from zecca ‘tick’ (the blood-sucking insect).

from zecca ‘mint’ probably a metonymic occupational name for someone who minted coins.

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


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Where is the Zecca family from?

You can see how Zecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zecca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Zecca families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zecca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zecca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zecca 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 Zecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zecca. 18% of Zecca men worked as a Tailor and 15% of Zecca women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zecca were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Tailor
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    15%
  • Sales Girl
    15%
  • None
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zecca 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Zecca. 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 463 military records available for the last name Zecca. For the veterans among your Zecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zecca lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Zecca in 1963 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zecca 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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