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Zeichert Family History

Zeichert 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: Eichert, Weichert, Reichert, Teichert, Deichert, Keicher, Eicher

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Where is the Zeichert family from?

You can see how Zeichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeichert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeichert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Zeichert families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeichert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeichert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeichert 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 Zeichert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeichert. 67% of Zeichert men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Zeichert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Zeichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeichert 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zeichert. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zeichert. For the veterans among your Zeichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeichert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zeichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeichert in 1963 was 76, and 99 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeichert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeichert 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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