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Zeilman Family History

Zeilman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Zeilmann: habitational name for someone who lived in a row of houses.

From Middle High German zīl(e) ‘row, line, alley’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Zeilman family from?

You can see how Zeilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeilman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Zeilman families living in New York. This was about 49% of all the recorded Zeilman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeilman families in 1880.
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What did your Zeilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeilman. 24% of Zeilman men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

What Zeilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zeilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeilman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zeilman. 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 253 military records available for the last name Zeilman. For the veterans among your Zeilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeilman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zeilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zeilman in 1961 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeilman 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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