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Zeeman Family History

Zeeman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a sailor.

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


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Where is the Zeeman family from?

You can see how Zeeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zeeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Zeeman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 79% of all the recorded Zeeman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeman 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 Zeeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeeman. 28% of Zeeman men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Zeeman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeeman were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Zeeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeeman. 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 331 military records available for the last name Zeeman. For the veterans among your Zeeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zeeman in 1963 was 49, and 28 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeeman 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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