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Ziess Family History

Ziess 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: Siess, Ziems, Riess, Kiess, Wiess, Niess, Liess, Ness, Biss, Ries

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Where is the Ziess family from?

You can see how Ziess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ziess families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ziess's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ziess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziess 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 121 census records available for the last name Ziess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziess 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ziess. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ziess. For the veterans among your Ziess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziess lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1997, in the United States, Ziess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ziess in 1949 was 51, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziess 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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