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Zieder Family History

Zieder 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: Nieder, Rieder, Wieder, Zieser, Lieder, Zieger, Zierer, Ziemer

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Where is the Zieder family from?

You can see how Zieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zieder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Zieder family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zieder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zieder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zieder. 100% of Zieder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Zieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieder 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zieder. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zieder. For the veterans among your Zieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zieder in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

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