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Zichterman Family History

Zichterman 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: Lichterman, Wichterman, Dochterman, Kitterman, Michelman, Zuckerman

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Where is the Zichterman family from?

You can see how Zichterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zichterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zichterman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zichterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zichterman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zichterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zichterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zichterman. 100% of Zichterman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Zichterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zichterman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zichterman. 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 107 military records available for the last name Zichterman. For the veterans among your Zichterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zichterman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zichterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zichterman in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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