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Ziegenmeyer Family History

Ziegenmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Linsenmeyer, Lindenmeyer, Niedermeyer, Wibbenmeyer, Katzenmeyer

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Where is the Ziegenmeyer family from?

You can see how Ziegenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziegenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ziegenmeyer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziegenmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ziegenmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Ziegenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ziegenmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ziegenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegenmeyer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ziegenmeyer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Ziegenmeyer. For the veterans among your Ziegenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ziegenmeyer in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziegenmeyer 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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