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Zickman Family History

Zickman 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: Dickman, Hickman, Rickman, Wickman, Pickman, Eickman, Sickman

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Where is the Zickman family from?

You can see how Zickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zickman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zickman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zickman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zickman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zickman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zickman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zickman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zickman. 50% of Zickman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zickman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zickman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zickman. For the veterans among your Zickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zickman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Zickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zickman in 1976 was 91, and 28 in 1997.

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