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Zissa Family History

Zissa 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: Issa, Ziska, Zisa, Biss, Kiss, Zima, Issac, Massa, Siska, Zika

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Where is the Zissa family from?

You can see how Zissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zissa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zissa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zissa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zissa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zissa 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 Zissa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Helper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Zissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zissa 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 Zissa. 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 338 military records available for the last name Zissa. For the veterans among your Zissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zissa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zissa in 1963 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zissa 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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