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Zeiss Family History

Zeiss Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a gentle person from Middle High German zeiss ‘tender kind graceful’.

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


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Where is the Zeiss family from?

You can see how Zeiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Zeiss families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zeiss's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Zeiss families in 1891.
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What did your Zeiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeiss. 21% of Zeiss men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zeiss women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeiss were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zeiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiss 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Zeiss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zeiss. For the veterans among your Zeiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zeiss in 1963 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiss 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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