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Zachow Family History

Zachow Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of various places called Zachow in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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

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Where is the Zachow family from?

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 USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zachow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zachow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zachow families in 1891.
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What did your Zachow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zachow. 33% of Zachow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zachow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zachow were Salesman and Inspector. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Inspector
    40%
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Census Records

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 Lists

There are 340 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 Cards

There are 652 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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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.

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