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Ziesler Family History

Ziesler Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German zīsel ‘siskin’ + agent derivative suffix -er hence a nickname for a bird catcher.

North German: nickname for a person in a hurry or one who did sloppy work.

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


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Where is the Ziesler family from?

You can see how Ziesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziesler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ziesler families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ziesler's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ziesler families in 1880.
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What did your Ziesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziesler. 50% of Ziesler men worked as a Farm and 46% of Ziesler women worked as a Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziesler were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    46%
  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Ziesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Ziesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziesler 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Ziesler. 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 125 military records available for the last name Ziesler. For the veterans among your Ziesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziesler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ziesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ziesler in 1962 was 83, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziesler 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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