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Ziglar Family History

Ziglar Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ziegler.

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


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Where is the Ziglar family from?

You can see how Ziglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziglar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ziglar families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ziglar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ziglar families in 1911.
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What did your Ziglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziglar. 46% of Ziglar men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Ziglar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziglar were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Ziglar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ziglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziglar 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Ziglar. 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 896 military records available for the last name Ziglar. For the veterans among your Ziglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziglar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ziglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ziglar in 1960 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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