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Zuke Family History

Zuke Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Żuk (see Zuk) Belorussian and Ukrainian Zhuk or German Zuck.

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


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Where is the Zuke family from?

You can see how Zuke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zuke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zuke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zuke families in 1840.
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What did your Zuke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zuke. 57% of Zuke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zuke women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    57%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Furrier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zuke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zuke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuke 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Zuke. 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 420 military records available for the last name Zuke. For the veterans among your Zuke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zuke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zuke in 1963 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuke 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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