Zecher Family History

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Zecher Name Meaning

occupational name from Middle High German zëchære denoting a member of a watch or some other task that was carried out on an organized rota. variant of Zacharias.

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


Similar surnames: Becher, Pecher, Recher, Fecher, Ecker, Bechler, Zeller, Ascher

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Zecher Family Origin

Where is the Zecher family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Zecher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zecher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zecher families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zecher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zecher's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zecher families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zecher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Zecher Family Occupations

    What did your Zecher ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Zecher. 39% of Zecher men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Zecher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zecher were Pressman and Teacher

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Farmer
      39%
    • Laborer
      21%
    • Carpenter
      6%
    • Pressman
      6%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Housewife
      36%
    • Stenographer
      18%
    • Housekeeper
      18%
    • Teacher
      18%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Zecher Historical Records

    What Zecher family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zecher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zecher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 341 immigration records available for the last name Zecher. 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 637 military records available for the last name Zecher. For the veterans among your Zecher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Zecher Life Expectancy

    What is the average Zecher lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Zecher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zecher in 1958 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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