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Zeek Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Sick or Seek or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Seek, Reek, Zelek, Pee, Week, Peek, Geen, Mees, Beck, Zuck

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Where is the Zeek family from?

You can see how Zeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zeek families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zeek's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeek. 25% of Zeek men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Zeek women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeek were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeek 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Zeek. 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 783 military records available for the last name Zeek. For the veterans among your Zeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zeek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zeek in 1958 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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