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Zieman Family History

Zieman Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Ziemann. This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Zieman family from?

You can see how Zieman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zieman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Zieman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zieman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zieman families in 1911.
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What did your Zieman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tinsmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zieman. 100% of Zieman men worked as a Tinsmith.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Tinsmith
    100%

What Zieman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zieman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieman 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Zieman. 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 612 military records available for the last name Zieman. For the veterans among your Zieman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zieman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zieman in 1947 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zieman 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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