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Ziehme Family History

Ziehme 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: Ziehm, Biehle, Riehm, Zehm, Zierke, Zieske, Wiehe, Ziemke, Ziems

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Where is the Ziehme family from?

You can see how Ziehme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziehme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziehme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ziehme family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziehme's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Ziehme families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ziehme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziehme 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ziehme. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ziehme. For the veterans among your Ziehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziehme lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ziehme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ziehme in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ziehme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziehme 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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