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Ziegfeld Family History

Ziegfeld 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: Ziegel, Nietfeld, Siegel, Ziegler, Riegel, Fiegel, Rehfeld, Binsfeld

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Where is the Ziegfeld family from?

You can see how Ziegfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziegfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ziegfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziegfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ziegfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziegfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziegfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Ziegfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegfeld 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ziegfeld. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ziegfeld. For the veterans among your Ziegfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ziegfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ziegfeld in 1963 was 83, and 74 in 2002.

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