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Zeiszler Family History

Zeiszler 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, Geiszler, Meisler, Neisler, Geisler, Beisler, Reisler

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Where is the Zeiszler family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiszler 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 Zeiszler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeiszler. 50% of Zeiszler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Zeiszler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Zeiszler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiszler 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zeiszler. 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 51 military records available for the last name Zeiszler. For the veterans among your Zeiszler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiszler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiszler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeiszler in 1967 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiszler 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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