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Zaiser Name Meaning

South German: from Middle High German zeiser an agent derivative of zeisen ‘to pick’ hence a nickname for a wool plucker or alternatively a nickname for a quarrelsome person from the same word in its figurative sense.

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


Similar surnames: Gaiser, Kaiser, Naiser, Fauser, Bauser, Raiser, Zaiger, Rauser

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Where is the Zaiser family from?

You can see how Zaiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zaiser families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaiser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zaiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zaiser. 100% of Zaiser men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zaiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaiser 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Zaiser. 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 496 military records available for the last name Zaiser. For the veterans among your Zaiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zaiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zaiser in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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