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Zachow Name Meaning

Eastern German (of Slavic origin): habitational name from any of various places named Zachow, in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rachow, Malchow, Rackow, Dassow, Parlow, Rakow, Zahnow, Muchow, Cahow

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Zachow Family Origin

Where is the Zachow family from?

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You can see how Zachow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zachow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zachow families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zachow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zachow's in the UK. London had the highest population of Zachow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zachow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zachow Family Occupations

What did your Zachow ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Zachow occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Zachow's were Farmers. Farmer, Farm Laborer and Hostler were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zachow. A less common occupation for the Zachow family was Laborer.

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  • Farmer

    50%

  • Farm Laborer

    13%

  • Hostler

    13%

  • Laborer

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zachow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Zachow Historical Records

What Zachow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zachow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zachow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Zachow. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zachow. For the veterans among your Zachow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zachow Life Expectancy

What is the average Zachow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zachow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zachow in 1956 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zachow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zachow 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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