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Zais Family History

Zais Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zeiss.

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


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Where is the Zais family from?

You can see how Zais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zais family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Zais families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zais's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zais 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 Zais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zais. 50% of Zais men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Zais women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zais were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Zais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Zais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zais 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Zais. 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 329 military records available for the last name Zais. For the veterans among your Zais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zais lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zais in 1963 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zais 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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