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Zisser Family History

Zisser 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: Zinser, Zieser, Zipser, Risser, Visser, Wisser, Fisher, Risher

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Where is the Zisser family from?

You can see how Zisser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zisser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zisser families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Zisser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zisser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zisser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zisser. 60% of Zisser men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zisser women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cutter
    20%
  • Farm Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Zisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisser 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Zisser. 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 112 military records available for the last name Zisser. For the veterans among your Zisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisser lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zisser in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 2003.

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