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Zaiger Family History

Zaiger Surname Meaning

German: probably an altered form of Saiger. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Zaiger family from?

You can see how Zaiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zaiger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zaiger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zaiger families in 1880.
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What did your Zaiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zaiger. 22% of Zaiger 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Zaiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Zaiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaiger 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Zaiger. 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 258 military records available for the last name Zaiger. For the veterans among your Zaiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaiger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zaiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zaiger in 1960 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaiger 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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