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Zuercher Family History

Zuercher Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Zürcher): see Zurcher.

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


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Where is the Zuercher family from?

You can see how Zuercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuercher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuercher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zuercher families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zuercher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zuercher families in 1880.
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What did your Zuercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuercher. 40% of Zuercher men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Zuercher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuercher were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Stenographer
    21%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%

What Zuercher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuercher 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Zuercher. 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 492 military records available for the last name Zuercher. For the veterans among your Zuercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuercher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zuercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zuercher in 1946 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuercher 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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