Zech Family History

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Zech Name Meaning

nickname from Middle High German zæhe, zæch ‘tenacious’. from a short form of the personal name Zacharias.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zach, Rech, Pech, Zoch, Mech, Cech, Zich, Zych, Rach, Bech

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Zech Family Origin

Where is the Zech family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Zech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zech family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zech families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Zech families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zech's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zech families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zech surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Zech Family Occupations

    What did your Zech ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zech. The most common Zech occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Zech's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Zech family was Keeping House.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Laborer

      23%

    • Farming

      8%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zech ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Zech Historical Records

    What Zech family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zech census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Zech

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zech. 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 Card

    There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Zech. For the veterans among your Zech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Zech Life Expectancy

    What is the average Zech lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zech in 1944 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zech

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zech ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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