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Ziemendorf Family History

Ziemendorf 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: Diefendorf, Middendorf, Hilgendorf, Mittendorf, Ziegenhorn, Neuendorf

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Where is the Ziemendorf family from?

You can see how Ziemendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemendorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziemendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ziemendorf families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ziemendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ziemendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemendorf 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 Ziemendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziemendorf. 50% of Ziemendorf men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Ziemendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemendorf 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ziemendorf. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ziemendorf. For the veterans among your Ziemendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ziemendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ziemendorf in 1963 was 74, and 62 in 2003.

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