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Zeidler Family History

Zeidler Name Meaning

South German: occupational name for a beekeeper Middle High German zīdelære.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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

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Where is the Zeidler family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Zeidler families living in London. This was about 65% of all the recorded Zeidler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zeidler families in 1891.
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.

What did your Zeidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zeidler. 75% of Zeidler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Milliner Copyist
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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 UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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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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.

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