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Ziemss Family History

Ziemss 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: Ziems, Siess, Ziemski, Ziemke, Zeiss, Riess, Ziemer, Zieman, Ziemba

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Where is the Ziemss family from?

You can see how Ziemss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziemss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ziemss families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziemss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ziemss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Ziemss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziemss 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ziemss. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ziemss. For the veterans among your Ziemss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziemss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1969, in the United States, Ziemss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ziemss in 1966 was 67, and 83 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziemss 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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