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Zieg Family History

Zieg Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish tsig German Ziege ‘goat’.

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


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Where is the Zieg family from?

You can see how Zieg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zieg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Zieg families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Zieg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zieg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zieg 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 Zieg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zieg. 35% of Zieg men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zieg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zieg were Salesman and Teacher In Public School.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher In Public School
    50%

What Zieg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Zieg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieg 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Zieg. 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 479 military records available for the last name Zieg. For the veterans among your Zieg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zieg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zieg in 1964 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zieg 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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