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Zeilke Family History

Zeilke 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: Beilke, Eike, Belke, Hilke, Zilka, Oelke, Zeise, Pehlke, Heike, Deike

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Where is the Zeilke family from?

You can see how Zeilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeilke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeilke families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeilke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeilke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeilke 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 Zeilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeilke. 100% of Zeilke 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
    100%

What Zeilke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Zeilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeilke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zeilke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zeilke. For the veterans among your Zeilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeilke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Zeilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeilke in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeilke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeilke 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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