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Zies Family History

Zies 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: Ries, Nies, Mies, Lies, Bies, Kies, Dies, Zins, Fies, Zier

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Where is the Zies family from?

You can see how Zies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zies families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zies's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zies families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zies. 72% of Zies men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zies women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zies were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zies 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Zies. 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 236 military records available for the last name Zies. For the veterans among your Zies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zies lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Zies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zies in 1955 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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