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Zeiders Family History

Zeiders Surname Meaning

Variant of Seiders a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Zeiders family from?

You can see how Zeiders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiders family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeiders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 91 Zeiders families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 95% of all the recorded Zeiders's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeiders families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiders 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 Zeiders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeiders. 39% of Zeiders men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zeiders women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeiders were Brakeman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Brakeman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zeiders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiders 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Zeiders. 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 592 military records available for the last name Zeiders. For the veterans among your Zeiders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiders lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zeiders in 1955 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiders 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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