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Ziek Family History

Ziek 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: Zink, Siek, Zeek, Zier, Ziel, Zieg, Zidek, Zitek, Zisk, Riek

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Where is the Ziek family from?

You can see how Ziek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ziek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Ziek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ziek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziek. 43% of Ziek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ziek women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Loader
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Ziek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Ziek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziek 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ziek. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ziek. For the veterans among your Ziek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ziek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ziek in 1966 was 78, and 69 in 2004.

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