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Zik Family History

Zik 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: Zink, Zak, Zika, Sik, Vik, Zia, Zuk, Ziv, Dzik, Wik

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Where is the Zik family from?

You can see how Zik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zik families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Zik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zik 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 Zik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zik. 34% of Zik men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Zik women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Zik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Zik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zik 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Zik. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zik. For the veterans among your Zik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zik in 1963 was 73, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zik 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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