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Zucherman Family History

Zucherman 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: Zuckerman, Zukerman, Scherman, Ausherman, Tuckerman, Ackerman

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Where is the Zucherman family from?

You can see how Zucherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zucherman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zucherman families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zucherman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zucherman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zucherman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zucherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zucherman. 31% of Zucherman men worked as a Salesman and 35% of Zucherman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zucherman were Laborer and Secretary. .

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    35%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Zucherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zucherman 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Zucherman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zucherman. For the veterans among your Zucherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zucherman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Zucherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zucherman in 1972 was 78, and 103 in 1998.

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