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Zieske Name Meaning

German: variant of Zeiske itself a variant of Zeise ‘siskin’. Germanized form of Sorbian Čižk Čižka and Cyžk: nickname from a diminutive of Upper Sorbian čiž Lower Sorbian cyž ‘siskin’ (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Meske, Lieske, Pieske, Leske, Beske, Piske, Noeske, Liese, Fiske

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Where is the Zieske family from?

You can see how Zieske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zieske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Zieske families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Zieske's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zieske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zieske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zieske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zieske. 42% of Zieske men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Zieske women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zieske were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zieske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieske 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Zieske. 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 378 military records available for the last name Zieske. For the veterans among your Zieske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieske lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zieske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zieske in 1955 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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