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Zehe Family History

Zehe 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, Zehm, Zewe, Zehr, Behe, Zee, Wehe, Zhu, He, Lee

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Where is the Zehe family from?

You can see how Zehe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zehe families living in Missouri. This was about 42% of all the recorded Zehe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zehe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehe 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 Zehe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zehe. 22% of Zehe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zehe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zehe were Superintendent and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Superintendent
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Zehe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 949 census records available for the last name Zehe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehe 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Zehe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zehe. For the veterans among your Zehe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zehe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zehe in 1964 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zehe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehe 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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