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Ziegel Family History

Ziegel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tiler or tile maker or a roofer from Middle High German ziegel.

German Ziegel means ‘roof tile’.

This term is connected to the profession of those who work with tiles or roofs.

The surname likely originated from the role these individuals played in construction.

It is also associated with the name Ziegler, further highlighting its occupational roots.

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


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Where is the Ziegel family from?

You can see how Ziegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziegel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Ziegel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziegel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ziegel families in 1911.
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What did your Ziegel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziegel. 22% of Ziegel men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Ziegel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziegel were Helper and Servant.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegel 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Ziegel. 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 910 military records available for the last name Ziegel. For the veterans among your Ziegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ziegel in 1952 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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