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Zeggert Family History

Zeggert 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: Eggert, Egger, Egert, Leggett, Zeiger, Zerger, Meggett, Eggers

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Where is the Zeggert family from?

You can see how Zeggert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeggert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeggert family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeggert's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeggert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeggert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zeggert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zeggert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeggert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zeggert. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zeggert. For the veterans among your Zeggert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeggert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Zeggert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeggert in 1978 was 86, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeggert 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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