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Zisterer Family History

Zisterer 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: Riesterer, Fitterer, Litterer, Zierer, Kusterer, Pfisterer, Zimmerer

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Where is the Zisterer family from?

You can see how Zisterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zisterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zisterer families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Zisterer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zisterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisterer 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 Zisterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zisterer. 100% of Zisterer men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Zisterer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Zisterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisterer 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zisterer. 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 136 military records available for the last name Zisterer. For the veterans among your Zisterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisterer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Zisterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zisterer in 1968 was 78, and 89 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zisterer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zisterer 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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