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Ziesk Family History

Ziesk 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: Zieske, Zisk, Zink, Ries, Nies, Mies, Lies, Rieck, Bies, Kies

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Where is the Ziesk family from?

You can see how Ziesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ziesk family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziesk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ziesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziesk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziesk ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ziesk ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ziesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziesk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ziesk. 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 Ziesk. For the veterans among your Ziesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziesk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Ziesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ziesk in 1966 was 79, and 78 in 1998.

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