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Zesiger Family History

Zesiger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zesiger family from?

You can see how Zesiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zesiger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zesiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zesiger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zesiger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zesiger families in 1880.
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What did your Zesiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zesiger. 34% of Zesiger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zesiger women worked as a Typist.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Zesiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 762 census records available for the last name Zesiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zesiger 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Zesiger. 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 139 military records available for the last name Zesiger. For the veterans among your Zesiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zesiger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zesiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zesiger in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zesiger 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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