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Zeigher Family History

Zeigher 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: Keigher, Zeiger, Zeigler, Eigner, Seiger, Keicher, Zeier, Eicher

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Where is the Zeigher family from?

You can see how Zeigher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeigher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zeigher families living in South Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zeigher's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Zeigher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeigher 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 Zeigher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeigher. 100% of Zeigher men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Zeigher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Zeigher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeigher 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zeigher. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zeigher. For the veterans among your Zeigher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeigher lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1993, in the United States, Zeigher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeigher in 1952 was 60, and 97 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeigher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeigher 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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