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Zek Family History

Zek 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: Zak, Zeh, Zeek, Zenk, Zeck, Bek, Sek, Zuk, Zea, Ek

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Where is the Zek family from?

You can see how Zek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Zek families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zek families in 1880.
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What did your Zek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zek. 48% of Zek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zek were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Zek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zek 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Zek. 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 82 military records available for the last name Zek. For the veterans among your Zek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Zek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zek in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2000.

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