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Zeiske Family History

Zeiske 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: Zeise, Weiske, Meise, Eike, Zeisler, Fiske, Beilke, Reise, Beske

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Where is the Zeiske family from?

You can see how Zeiske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeiske families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zeiske family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeiske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zeiske families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Zeiske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiske 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Zeiske. 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 104 military records available for the last name Zeiske. For the veterans among your Zeiske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zeiske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zeiske in 1965 was 72, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiske 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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