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Ziment Family History

Ziment 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: Zimet, Diment, Pimenta, Zeimet, Zimny, Dement, Ament, Arment, Kliment

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Where is the Ziment family from?

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

What did your Ziment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ziment. 100% of Ziment women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Ziment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziment 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ziment. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ziment. For the veterans among your Ziment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziment lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Ziment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ziment in 1964 was 75, and 91 in 2001.

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