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Zisis Family History

Zisis 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: Biss, Kiss, Risi, Niss, Riss, Diss, Riis, Ziska, Hiss, Bisig

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Where is the Zisis family from?

You can see how Zisis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zisis family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zisis's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Zisis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zisis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zisis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisis 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Zisis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Zisis. For the veterans among your Zisis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Zisis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zisis in 1952 was 58, and 71 in 2002.

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