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Zierlein Family History

Zierlein 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: Bierlein, Eberlein, Werlein, Zierden, Berlin, Merlin, Ziegler, Serlin

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Where is the Zierlein family from?

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

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zierlein. 60% of Zierlein men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Zierlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Zierlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zierlein 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Zierlein. 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 145 military records available for the last name Zierlein. For the veterans among your Zierlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zierlein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zierlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zierlein in 1965 was 79, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zierlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zierlein 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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