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Zierer Family History

Zierer Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Zier near Düren. Compare Zier.

Nickname derived from Middle High German zieren ‘to decorate to embellish to glorify’ for someone who liked to wear fancy things.

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


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Where is the Zierer family from?

You can see how Zierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zierer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zierer families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zierer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zierer families in 1880.
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What did your Zierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zierer. 45% of Zierer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Zierer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zierer were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Zierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Zierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zierer 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Zierer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zierer. For the veterans among your Zierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zierer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zierer in 1956 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zierer 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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