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Zessin Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named on Rügen island.

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


Similar surnames: Tessin, Hessen, Rossin, Jessen, Nessen, Essen, Messina, Essig, Kessen

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Where is the Zessin family from?

You can see how Zessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zessin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zessin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zessin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zessin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zessin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zessin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zessin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zessin. 50% of Zessin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zessin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Zessin. 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 370 military records available for the last name Zessin. For the veterans among your Zessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zessin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zessin in 1959 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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