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Zisfein Family History

Zisfein 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: Ziskin, Stein, Einstein, Eisen, Nissen, Esswein, Mishkin, Diskin

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zisfein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisfein 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Zisfein. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Zisfein. For the veterans among your Zisfein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisfein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1994, in the United States, Zisfein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zisfein in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 1994.

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