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Early Origins of the Zoch family

The surname Zoch was first found in Silesia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later be associated with noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Zoch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zoch research. Another 181 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1440, 1509, 1649, 1716, 1719, 1729, 1745, 1773, 1789, 1793 and 1850 are included under the topic Early Zoch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zoch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zech, Zeche, Zechen, Zeck, Zecke, Zoch, Zoche, Zechau and many more.

Early Notables of the Zoch family

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United States Zoch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Zoch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christian Zoch, who arrived in Texas in 1854 [1]

Contemporary Notables of the name Zoch (post 1700) +

  • Elmer L. Zoch, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 2000 [2]


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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