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Zeigenfuss Family History

Zeigenfuss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ziegenfuss, Ziegenfus, Beilfuss, Papenfuss, Muckenfuss, Reisenauer

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Where is the Zeigenfuss family from?

You can see how Zeigenfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeigenfuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeigenfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Zeigenfuss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Zeigenfuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeigenfuss families in 1880.
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What did your Zeigenfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeigenfuss. 100% of Zeigenfuss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Zeigenfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeigenfuss 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeigenfuss. 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 73 military records available for the last name Zeigenfuss. For the veterans among your Zeigenfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeigenfuss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Zeigenfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zeigenfuss in 1965 was 73, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeigenfuss 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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