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Zessin Family History

Zessin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named on Rügen island.

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


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Where is the Zessin family from?

You can see how Zessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zessin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zessin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zessin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zessin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zessin families in 1891.
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What did your Zessin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zessin. 50% of Zessin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zessin 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Zessin. 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 370 military records available for the last name Zessin. For the veterans among your Zessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zessin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zessin in 1959 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zessin 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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