This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Zeiger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Zeiger Family History

Zeiger Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a sign maker from Middle High German zeiger ‘sign guide sign at an inn’. German: altered form of Zieger.

In some cases perhaps also an Americanized form of German Seiger reflecting the German pronunciation of the initial s.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Zeiger family from?

You can see how Zeiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zeiger families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeiger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeiger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Zeiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeiger. 14% of Zeiger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zeiger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeiger were Clerk and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Zeiger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Zeiger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Zeiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Zeiger

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeiger. 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.

View all Zeiger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Zeiger. For the veterans among your Zeiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Zeiger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Zeiger family history

Discover More

What is the average Zeiger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zeiger in 1952 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Zeiger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial