Zeidler Family History

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Zeidler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a beekeeper, Middle High German zideler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Zeisler, Zeiler, Seidler, Heidler, Kreidler, Zettler, Deibler

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Zeidler Family Origin

Where is the Zeidler family from?

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You can see how Zeidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeidler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zeidler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 45 Zeidler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zeidler's in the USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeidler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Zeidler Family Occupations

What did your Zeidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Zeidler family was Hotel Keeper. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zeidler. The most common Zeidler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 27% of Zeidler's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    27%

  • Laborer

    11%

  • Carpenter

    5%

  • Hotel Keeper

    5%

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

Zeidler Historical Records

What Zeidler family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zeidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeidler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeidler. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Zeidler. For the veterans among your Zeidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Zeidler Life Expectancy

What is the average Zeidler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zeidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zeidler in 1952 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeidler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeidler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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