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Zeimann Family History

Zeimann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reimann, Heimann, Weimann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Leiman, Bermann, Rehmann

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Where is the Zeimann family from?

You can see how Zeimann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeimann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeimann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zeimann families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zeimann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeimann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeimann 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 Zeimann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeimann. 60% of Zeimann 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
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

What Zeimann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Zeimann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeimann 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Zeimann. 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 59 military records available for the last name Zeimann. For the veterans among your Zeimann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeimann lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Zeimann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeimann in 1975 was 82, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeimann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeimann 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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