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Ziegler Family History

Ziegler Surname Meaning

Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

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


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Where is the Ziegler family from?

You can see how Ziegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziegler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ziegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Ziegler families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ziegler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ziegler families in 1891.
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What did your Ziegler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ziegler. 100% of Ziegler men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 75% of Ziegler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Groom
    7%
  • Ticket Writer
    7%

What Ziegler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83,000 census records available for the last name Ziegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziegler 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Ziegler. 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 45,000 military records available for the last name Ziegler. For the veterans among your Ziegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziegler lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Ziegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ziegler in 1940 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ziegler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziegler 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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