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Ziesenitz Family History

Ziesenitz 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: Kienitz, Wiesen, Niesen, Present, Seitz, Zieser, Kemnitz, Giesen

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Where is the Ziesenitz family from?

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

What did your Ziesenitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziesenitz. 100% of Ziesenitz 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 67 census records available for the last name Ziesenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziesenitz 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ziesenitz. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ziesenitz. For the veterans among your Ziesenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziesenitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Ziesenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziesenitz in 1969 was 97, and 90 in 2000.

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