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Zeismer Family History

Zeismer 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: Zeisler, Zeiser, Reisner, Peiser, Weisser, Meister, Reiser, Leiser

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Where is the Zeismer family from?

You can see how Zeismer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeismer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeismer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeismer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeismer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeismer 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 Zeismer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeismer. 34% of Zeismer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Trucking
    34%

What Zeismer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Zeismer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeismer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zeismer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zeismer. For the veterans among your Zeismer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeismer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Zeismer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeismer in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeismer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeismer 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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