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Ziefle Family History

Ziefle 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: Ziegler, Biehle, Miele, Biffle, Zierke, Wiele, Zieske, Zelle, Riffle

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Where is the Ziefle family from?

You can see how Ziefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziefle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziefle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ziefle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziefle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ziefle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziefle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ziefle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziefle. 46% of Ziefle men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Ziefle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziefle were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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What Ziefle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Ziefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziefle 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Ziefle. 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 180 military records available for the last name Ziefle. For the veterans among your Ziefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziefle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ziefle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ziefle in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 2003.

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