Zuercher Family History

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Zuercher Name Meaning

German (Zürcher): see Zurcher.

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


Similar surnames: Zercher, Zurcher, Kaercher, Buescher, Kercher, Zecher, Zeichner

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Zuercher Family Origin

Where is the Zuercher family from?

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You can see how Zuercher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuercher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuercher families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zuercher families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zuercher's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zuercher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuercher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zuercher Family Occupations

What did your Zuercher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Zuercher. 21% of Zuercher men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Zuercher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zuercher were Farming and Maid

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farming
    3%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Zuercher Historical Records

What Zuercher family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zuercher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuercher 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Zuercher. 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 492 military records available for the last name Zuercher. For the veterans among your Zuercher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zuercher Life Expectancy

What is the average Zuercher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zuercher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zuercher in 1946 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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