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Zeisel Family History

Zeisel 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: Meisel, Zeise, Weisel, Heisel, Beisel, Geisel, Eisel, Zeiset, Zeiser

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Where is the Zeisel family from?

You can see how Zeisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Zeisel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeisel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zeisel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeisel 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 Zeisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeisel. 60% of Zeisel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Zeisel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeisel were Waiter and Cashier.

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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
    60%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Zeisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 752 census records available for the last name Zeisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisel 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Zeisel. 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 336 military records available for the last name Zeisel. For the veterans among your Zeisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeisel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zeisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zeisel in 1957 was 58, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeisel 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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