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Zisselman Family History

Zisselman 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: Kesselman, Hasselman, Wesselman, Inselman, Bosselman, Fusselman

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Where is the Zisselman family from?

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

What did your Zisselman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Zisselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisselman 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Zisselman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zisselman. For the veterans among your Zisselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisselman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Zisselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zisselman in 1969 was 88, and 85 in 1998.

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