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Zeligman Family History

Zeligman 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: Seligman, Zeilman, Ligman, Kligman, Zellman, Zigman, Zeidman, Zelman

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Where is the Zeligman family from?

You can see how Zeligman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeligman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zeligman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zeligman families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zeligman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeligman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeligman 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 Zeligman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeligman. 30% of Zeligman men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Butcher
    20%

What Zeligman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Zeligman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeligman 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Zeligman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Zeligman. For the veterans among your Zeligman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeligman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Zeligman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeligman in 1960 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeligman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeligman 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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