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Ziemann Family History

Ziemann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Siemann. This surname is also found in Poland.

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


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Where is the Ziemann family from?

You can see how Ziemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ziemann families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziemann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ziemann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemann 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 Ziemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziemann. 32% of Ziemann men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ziemann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziemann were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Ziemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ziemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ziemann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ziemann. For the veterans among your Ziemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ziemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ziemann in 1962 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziemann 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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