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Ziesmer Family History

Ziesmer Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Ziesemer.

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


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Where is the Ziesmer family from?

You can see how Ziesmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziesmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ziesmer families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ziesmer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ziesmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziesmer 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 Ziesmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziesmer. 45% of Ziesmer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Ziesmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziesmer were Laborer and Housework.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Ziesmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziesmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziesmer 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ziesmer. 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 442 military records available for the last name Ziesmer. For the veterans among your Ziesmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziesmer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ziesmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziesmer in 1957 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziesmer 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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