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Ziesch Family History

Ziesch 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: Liesch, Miesch, Hirsch, Kirsch, Zilch, Esch, Ruesch, Pesch, Kresch

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Where is the Ziesch family from?

You can see how Ziesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ziesch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziesch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ziesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziesch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziesch. 50% of Ziesch women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Ziesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziesch 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ziesch. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ziesch. For the veterans among your Ziesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziesch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ziesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ziesch in 1967 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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