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Zielsdorff Family History

Zielsdorff 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: Zielsdorf, Gilsdorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Orendorff, Deardorff

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Where is the Zielsdorff family from?

You can see how Zielsdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zielsdorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zielsdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zielsdorff families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zielsdorff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zielsdorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zielsdorff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zielsdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zielsdorff. 100% of Zielsdorff 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 61 census records available for the last name Zielsdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zielsdorff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zielsdorff. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zielsdorff. For the veterans among your Zielsdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zielsdorff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Zielsdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Zielsdorff in 1962 was 81, and 71 in 1997.

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