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Zeschin Family History

Zeschin 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: Eschen, Zessin, Pechin, Leshin, Chin, Esch, Schein, Shin, Eichen

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Where is the Zeschin family from?

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

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeschin. 100% of Zeschin men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Zeschin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeschin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zeschin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zeschin. For the veterans among your Zeschin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeschin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Zeschin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeschin in 1976 was 38, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeschin 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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