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Ziegenfus Family History

Ziegenfus Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ziegenfuss.

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


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Where is the Ziegenfus family from?

You can see how Ziegenfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegenfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziegenfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ziegenfus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Ziegenfus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ziegenfus families in 1880.
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What did your Ziegenfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziegenfus. 44% of Ziegenfus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ziegenfus women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziegenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegenfus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ziegenfus. 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 181 military records available for the last name Ziegenfus. For the veterans among your Ziegenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegenfus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ziegenfus in 1961 was 65, and 97 in 2004.

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