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Zuch Family History

Zuch Surname Meaning

East German: topographic name for someone who lived on dry ground from a Germanized Slavic word such as Polish and Lower Sorbian suchy meaning ‘dry’.

Or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word such as Zuch and Zuchen in Pomerania, or Züchen in Silesia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zuch family from?

You can see how Zuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zuch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Zuch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zuch families in 1891.
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What did your Zuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuch. 32% of Zuch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zuch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuch were Machinist and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuch 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Zuch. 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 483 military records available for the last name Zuch. For the veterans among your Zuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zuch in 1959 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuch 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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