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Ziegen Family History

Ziegen 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: Ziegel, Zieger, Siegel, Ziegler, Riegel, Lingen, Ringen, Fiegel

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Where is the Ziegen family from?

You can see how Ziegen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziegen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ziegen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziegen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ziegen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziegen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Ziegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegen 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 Ziegen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ziegen. For the veterans among your Ziegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ziegen in 1968 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziegen 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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