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Zeeuw Family History

Zeeuw 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: Zeek, Zeeb, Zee, Drew, Zhu, Zhou, Beer, Lee, Peel, Chew

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Where is the Zeeuw family from?

You can see how Zeeuw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeuw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeeuw family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeeuw's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeeuw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeuw 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 Zeeuw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teaching were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeeuw. 80% of Zeeuw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zeeuw women worked as a Teaching. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeeuw were Farm Operator and Maid.

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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
    80%
  • Farm Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teaching
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Zeeuw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Zeeuw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeuw 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeeuw. 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 76 military records available for the last name Zeeuw. For the veterans among your Zeeuw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeeuw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zeeuw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeeuw in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeeuw 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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