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Zey Family History

Zey 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: Rey, Hey, Ley, Ney, Dey, Bey, Fey, Vey, Zeh, Ey

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Where is the Zey family from?

You can see how Zey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Zey families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zey 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 Zey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zey. 47% of Zey 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
    47%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Supertendent
    14%
  • Runner
    14%

What Zey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Zey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Zey. 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 242 military records available for the last name Zey. For the veterans among your Zey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zey in 1957 was 52, and 40 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zey 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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