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Zisch Family History

Zisch 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: Zilch, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch, Wisch, Isch, Kisch, Tisch, Zich

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Where is the Zisch family from?

You can see how Zisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zisch families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zisch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zisch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Zisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisch 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Zisch. 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 207 military records available for the last name Zisch. For the veterans among your Zisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisch lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Zisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zisch in 1940 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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