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Zeskind Family History

Zeskind 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: Ziskind, Meskin, Heskin, Peskin, Eskin, Zessin, Elkind, Baskind

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Where is the Zeskind family from?

You can see how Zeskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeskind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeskind families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zeskind's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zeskind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeskind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeskind ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zeskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeskind 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zeskind. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zeskind. For the veterans among your Zeskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeskind lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Zeskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zeskind in 1969 was 73, and 82 in 1999.

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