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Zeiset Family History

Zeiset Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

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


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Where is the Zeiset family from?

You can see how Zeiset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeiset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zeiset families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeiset's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeiset families in 1880.
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What did your Zeiset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Poultry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeiset. 50% of Zeiset men worked as a Poultry.

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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

  • Poultry
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zeiset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Zeiset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiset 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeiset. 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 21 military records available for the last name Zeiset. For the veterans among your Zeiset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiset lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Zeiset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zeiset in 1967 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiset 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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