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Ziman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Siman .

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


Similar surnames: Zigman, Zisman, Wiman, Siman, Kaman, Zeidman, Milman, Zinman, Faiman

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Where is the Ziman family from?

You can see how Ziman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ziman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ziman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ziman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ziman. 100% of Ziman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ziman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziman 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Ziman. 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 481 military records available for the last name Ziman. For the veterans among your Ziman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ziman in 1963 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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