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Zigler Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ziegler ‘tiler brickmaker’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ziegler, Ziglar, Zeigler, Gigler, Rigler, Ziller, Kugler, Sigler

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Where is the Zigler family from?

You can see how Zigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zigler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Zigler families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Zigler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zigler families in 1911.
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What did your Zigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zigler. 100% of Zigler men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zigler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Zigler. For the veterans among your Zigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zigler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zigler in 1959 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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