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Zeissler Family History

Zeissler 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: Zeisler, Weissler, Geissler, Eissler, Meissner, Tessler, Weisser

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Where is the Zeissler family from?

You can see how Zeissler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeissler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeissler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zeissler families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Zeissler's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zeissler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeissler 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 Zeissler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeissler. 100% of Zeissler men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Zeissler 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zeissler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Zeissler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeissler 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Zeissler. 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 407 military records available for the last name Zeissler. For the veterans among your Zeissler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeissler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zeissler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zeissler in 1966 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeissler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeissler 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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