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Zeis Name Meaning

German: variant of Zeiss .

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


Similar surnames: Zeise, Reis, Meis, Zeiss, Zens, Heis, Weix, Enis, Weis, Wein

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Where is the Zeis family from?

You can see how Zeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Zeis families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Zeis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeis. 21% of Zeis men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Zeis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeis were Salesman and Telephone Operator. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Telephone Operator
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeis 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Zeis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zeis. For the veterans among your Zeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Zeis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeis in 1945 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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