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Ziskind Family History

Ziskind Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Ziskind literally ‘sweet child’. Compare Susskind and Ziskin.

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


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Where is the Ziskind family from?

You can see how Ziskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziskind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ziskind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ziskind families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ziskind's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ziskind families in 1891.
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What did your Ziskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziskind. 26% of Ziskind men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Ziskind women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziskind were Clerk and Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Medical Doctor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziskind 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Ziskind. 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 203 military records available for the last name Ziskind. For the veterans among your Ziskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziskind lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ziskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ziskind in 1959 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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