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Zeigenfus Family History

Zeigenfus Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ziegenfus, Ziegenfuss, Zeiger, Redenius, Teigen, Mergens, Jergens

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Where is the Zeigenfus family from?

You can see how Zeigenfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeigenfus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeigenfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zeigenfus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeigenfus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeigenfus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeigenfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeigenfus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeigenfus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Zeigenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeigenfus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zeigenfus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Zeigenfus. For the veterans among your Zeigenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeigenfus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Zeigenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeigenfus in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 1999.

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