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Zeidman Family History

Zeidman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seidman.

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


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Where is the Zeidman family from?

You can see how Zeidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeidman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zeidman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zeidman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeidman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zeidman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeidman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeidman. 23% of Zeidman men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Zeidman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeidman were New Worker and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Tailor
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%

What Zeidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeidman 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Zeidman. 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 415 military records available for the last name Zeidman. For the veterans among your Zeidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeidman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zeidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeidman in 1959 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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