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Ziegelmaier Family History

Ziegelmaier 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: Ziegelbauer, Ziegler, Stegmaier, Ziegenhagen, Siegelman, Ziesemer

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Where is the Ziegelmaier family from?

You can see how Ziegelmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegelmaier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ziegelmaier family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ziegelmaier's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ziegelmaier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziegelmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziegelmaier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Ziegelmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegelmaier 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ziegelmaier. 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 138 military records available for the last name Ziegelmaier. For the veterans among your Ziegelmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegelmaier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegelmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ziegelmaier in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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