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Ziv Family History

Ziv Surname Meaning

Jewish (mainly Israeli): artificial name from Hebrew ziv ‘brilliance charm’. Compare Ziff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ziv family from?

You can see how Ziv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziv family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziv families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ziv families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziv's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ziv families in 1880.
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What did your Ziv ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ziv. 50% of Ziv men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziv 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Ziv. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ziv. For the veterans among your Ziv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziv lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ziv life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ziv in 1967 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziv 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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