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Zeisman Family History

Zeisman 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: Reisman, Zeilman, Zisman, Zeidman, Weisman, Eisman, Leiman, Reitman

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Where is the Zeisman family from?

You can see how Zeisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeisman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeisman families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeisman's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Zeisman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeisman. 50% of Zeisman men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Zeisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeisman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeisman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zeisman. For the veterans among your Zeisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeisman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Zeisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zeisman in 1969 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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