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Ziegenfuss Family History

Ziegenfuss Surname Meaning

German: unflattering nickname meaning ‘goat's foot’ from Middle High German ziga ‘goat’ + fuoz ‘foot’ presumably for a nimble man.

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


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Where is the Ziegenfuss family from?

You can see how Ziegenfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegenfuss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziegenfuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Ziegenfuss families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 84% of all the recorded Ziegenfuss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ziegenfuss families in 1840.
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What did your Ziegenfuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziegenfuss. 37% of Ziegenfuss men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ziegenfuss women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziegenfuss were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Ziegenfuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ziegenfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegenfuss 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Ziegenfuss. 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 738 military records available for the last name Ziegenfuss. For the veterans among your Ziegenfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegenfuss lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegenfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziegenfuss in 1948 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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