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Ziert Family History

Ziert 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: Zier, Lier, Mier, Bier, Egert, Bieri, Riera, Dier, Zeier, Libert

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Where is the Ziert family from?

You can see how Ziert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ziert families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziert's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ziert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziert. 60% of Ziert 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Ziert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ziert. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ziert. For the veterans among your Ziert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ziert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ziert in 1969 was 64, and 93 in 2003.

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