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Zisa Family History

Zisa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): most probably from a female personal name ultimately derived from Arabic ʿazīz ‘dear one’ (see Aziz).

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


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Where is the Zisa family from?

You can see how Zisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Zisa families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zisa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisa 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 Zisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zisa. 39% of Zisa men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zisa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zisa were Owning Maker and Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Owning Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Floor Girl
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Zisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Zisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisa 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Zisa. 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 188 military records available for the last name Zisa. For the veterans among your Zisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zisa in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zisa 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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