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Zeeh Family History

Zeeh 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: Zeh, Zeek, Zech, Reeh, Zeeb, Zee, Beer, Lee, Peel, Zeno

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Where is the Zeeh family from?

You can see how Zeeh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeeh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zeeh families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Zeeh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeeh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeh 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 Zeeh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeeh. 60% of Zeeh men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Zeeh women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Zeeh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Zeeh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeh 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Zeeh. 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 328 military records available for the last name Zeeh. For the veterans among your Zeeh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeeh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zeeh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zeeh in 1965 was 85, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeeh 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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