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Ziegenbein Family History

Ziegenbein Surname Meaning

German: unflattering nickname from Middle High German zige ‘goat’ + bein ‘leg’.

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


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Where is the Ziegenbein family from?

You can see how Ziegenbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegenbein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziegenbein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Ziegenbein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ziegenbein's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Ziegenbein families in 1880.
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What did your Ziegenbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziegenbein. 50% of Ziegenbein men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ziegenbein women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziegenbein were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Ziegenbein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziegenbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegenbein 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Ziegenbein. 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 516 military records available for the last name Ziegenbein. For the veterans among your Ziegenbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegenbein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegenbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziegenbein in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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