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Zeik Family History

Zeik 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: Leik, Zeek, Zenk, Zeck, Weik, Reik, Zeis, Feik, Beck, Wei

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Where is the Zeik family from?

You can see how Zeik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Zeik families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeik 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 Zeik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeik. 60% of Zeik men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Zeik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Zeik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeik 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zeik. 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 90 military records available for the last name Zeik. For the veterans among your Zeik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeik lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Zeik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zeik in 1954 was 46, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeik 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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