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Zieber Family History

Zieber Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Sieber.

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


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Where is the Zieber family from?

You can see how Zieber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zieber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zieber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Zieber families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zieber's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zieber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zieber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zieber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zieber. 35% of Zieber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zieber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zieber were Printer and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Printer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Zieber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zieber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zieber 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Zieber. 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 336 military records available for the last name Zieber. For the veterans among your Zieber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zieber lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Zieber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zieber in 1944 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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