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Ziemke Family History

Ziemke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Siem a shortened form of Siegmar (see Siemer).

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


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Where is the Ziemke family from?

You can see how Ziemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ziemke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ziemke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ziemke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziemke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ziemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziemke. 24% of Ziemke men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Ziemke women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziemke were Electrician and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • House Work
    19%

What Ziemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemke 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Ziemke. 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 554 military records available for the last name Ziemke. For the veterans among your Ziemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemke lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ziemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ziemke in 1953 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziemke 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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