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Ziemens Family History

Ziemens 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: Siemens, Ziemann, Lievens, Clemens, Klemens, Ziems, Ziemer, Zieman

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Where is the Ziemens family from?

You can see how Ziemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ziemens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziemens's in USA. California had the highest population of Ziemens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ziemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ziemens. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ziemens. For the veterans among your Ziemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemens lifespan?

Average Ziemens life expectancy in 1996 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziemens 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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