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Zesinger Family History

Zesinger 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: Kesinger, Zelinger, Zesiger, Messinger, Beringer, Reisinger, Basinger

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Where is the Zesinger family from?

You can see how Zesinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zesinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zesinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zesinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Zesinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zesinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Zesinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zesinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zesinger. 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 46 military records available for the last name Zesinger. For the veterans among your Zesinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zesinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Zesinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zesinger in 1966 was 78, and 41 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zesinger 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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