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Zuk Family History

Zuk Surname Meaning

Polish (Żuk): nickname from żuk ‘beetle (scarab)’. Compare Zhuk Zook Zuck and Zuke.

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


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Where is the Zuk family from?

You can see how Zuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Zuk families living in Manitoba. This was about 53% of all the recorded Zuk's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zuk families in 1911.
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What did your Zuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuk. 39% of Zuk men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Zuk women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuk were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Farm Hand
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuk 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Zuk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zuk. For the veterans among your Zuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuk lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Zuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zuk in 1943 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuk 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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