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Zackey Family History

Zackey Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mackey, Zacker, Lackey, Zackery, Hacker, Packer, Zucker, Hackney

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Where is the Zackey family from?

You can see how Zackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zackey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zackey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zackey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Zackey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zackey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zackey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zackey. 25% of Zackey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Zackey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zackey were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zackey 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Zackey. 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 111 military records available for the last name Zackey. For the veterans among your Zackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zackey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zackey in 1959 was 46, and 95 in 2004.

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