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Zeisler Family History

Zeisler Surname Meaning

South German and North German: variant of Ziesler.

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


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Where is the Zeisler family from?

You can see how Zeisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeisler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 30 Zeisler families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zeisler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeisler families in 1880.
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What did your Zeisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeisler. 21% of Zeisler men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Zeisler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeisler were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Zeisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zeisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeisler. 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 802 military records available for the last name Zeisler. For the veterans among your Zeisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeisler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zeisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeisler in 1951 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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