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Zieglar Family History

Zieglar 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, Ziglar, Zingler, Zegar, Zieger, Kielar, Riegler, Zigler

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Where is the Zieglar family from?

You can see how Zieglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieglar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zieglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zieglar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zieglar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zieglar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zieglar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zieglar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zieglar. 26% of Zieglar men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Zieglar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zieglar were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zieglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieglar 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zieglar. 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 123 military records available for the last name Zieglar. For the veterans among your Zieglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieglar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zieglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zieglar in 1965 was 52, and 55 in 2003.

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