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Zediker Family History

Zediker Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zürcher (see Zurcher) or of its variant or altered form Zercher. Compare Zedaker.

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


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Where is the Zediker family from?

You can see how Zediker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zediker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zediker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Zediker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zediker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zediker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zediker 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 Zediker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zediker. 28% of Zediker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zediker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zediker were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Zediker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zediker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zediker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zediker. 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 234 military records available for the last name Zediker. For the veterans among your Zediker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zediker lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zediker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zediker in 1948 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zediker 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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