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Zack Family History

Zack Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sack . German: variant of Zach .

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


Similar surnames: Nack, Hack, Back, Zacks, Sack, Pack, Jack, Yack, Bick, Mak

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Where is the Zack family from?

You can see how Zack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zack family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zack's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zack 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 Zack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zack. 23% of Zack men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Zack women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zack were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Zack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zack 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Zack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Zack. For the veterans among your Zack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zack lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zack in 1944 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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