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Zeissett Family History

Zeissett 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: Blissett, Grissett, Bissett, Zeiset, Brissett, Bessett, Weissert

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Where is the Zeissett family from?

You can see how Zeissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeissett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeissett family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeissett's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeissett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeissett 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 41 census records available for the last name Zeissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeissett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zeissett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zeissett. For the veterans among your Zeissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeissett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeissett in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeissett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeissett 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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