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Zeglin Family History

Zeglin Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Zeglin family from?

You can see how Zeglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeglin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Zeglin families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Zeglin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Zeglin families in 1880.
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What did your Zeglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeglin. 27% of Zeglin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeglin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zeglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Zeglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeglin 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Zeglin. 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 249 military records available for the last name Zeglin. For the veterans among your Zeglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeglin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zeglin in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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