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Zeisner Family History

Zeisner 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: Reisner, Beisner, Zeisler, Zeiner, Leisner, Eisner, Weisner, Meisner

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Where is the Zeisner family from?

You can see how Zeisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zeisner families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zeisner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeisner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeisner 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 Zeisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeisner. 100% of Zeisner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zeisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Zeisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisner 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Zeisner. 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 156 military records available for the last name Zeisner. For the veterans among your Zeisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeisner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zeisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zeisner in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeisner 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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