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Zeisset Family History

Zeisset 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: Zeiset, Weisser, Zeisler, Zeise, Zeimet, Bisset, Beissel, Zeiss

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Where is the Zeisset family from?

You can see how Zeisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeisset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zeisset families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zeisset's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zeisset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeisset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Zeisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisset 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zeisset. 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 67 military records available for the last name Zeisset. For the veterans among your Zeisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeisset lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Zeisset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zeisset in 1957 was 45, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeisset 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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