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Ziskin Family History

Ziskin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ziskind.

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


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Where is the Ziskin family from?

You can see how Ziskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ziskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Ziskin families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziskin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ziskin families in 1911.
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What did your Ziskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziskin. 39% of Ziskin men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Ziskin women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziskin were Clerk and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Cutter
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    20%

What Ziskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Ziskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziskin 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Ziskin. 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 142 military records available for the last name Ziskin. For the veterans among your Ziskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziskin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ziskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ziskin in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziskin 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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