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Zausch Family History

Zausch 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: Dausch, Rausch, Kausch, Hausch, Bausch, Tausch, Lausch, Rasch, Gasch

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Where is the Zausch family from?

You can see how Zausch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zausch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zausch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zausch families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Zausch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zausch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zausch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zausch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zausch. 50% of Zausch 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%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Zausch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zausch 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zausch. 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 153 military records available for the last name Zausch. For the veterans among your Zausch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zausch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zausch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zausch in 1964 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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