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Ziman Family History

Ziman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siman.

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


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Where is the Ziman family from?

You can see how Ziman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Ziman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 77% of all the recorded Ziman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ziman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziman 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 Ziman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziman. 20% of Ziman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Ziman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziman were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Ziman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ziman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziman 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Ziman. 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 481 military records available for the last name Ziman. For the veterans among your Ziman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ziman in 1963 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ziman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziman 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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