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Zoeckler Family History

Zoeckler 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: Seckler, Noecker, Heckler, Steckler, Keckler, Sheckler, Boecker

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Where is the Zoeckler family from?

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

What did your Zoeckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoeckler. 29% of Zoeckler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zoeckler women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zoeckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoeckler 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zoeckler. 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 198 military records available for the last name Zoeckler. For the veterans among your Zoeckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoeckler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zoeckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zoeckler in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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