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Zeigin Family History

Zeigin 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: Bergin, Zeiger, Begin, Zeldin, Zeitlin, Teigen, Eigen, Wergin, Zessin

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Where is the Zeigin family from?

You can see how Zeigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeigin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeigin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zeigin families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Zeigin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeigin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeigin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Zeigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeigin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zeigin. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zeigin. For the veterans among your Zeigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeigin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zeigin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeigin in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeigin 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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