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Ziegener Family History

Ziegener 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: Ziegler, Wiegner, Ziesemer, Siegner, Zieger, Degener, Wegener, Zehner

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Where is the Ziegener family from?

You can see how Ziegener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegener family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ziegener families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziegener's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ziegener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziegener 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 47 census records available for the last name Ziegener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegener 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ziegener. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ziegener. For the veterans among your Ziegener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ziegener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ziegener in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziegener 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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