Zielsdorf Family History

Zielsdorf Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from an unidentified place.

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

Similar surnames: Gilsdorf, Womelsdorf, Walsdorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Lauersdorf, Bergdorf, Diefendorf, Nixdorf, Alsdorf

5,000 record(s) for Zielsdorf

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
129	Military Records
195	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Zielsdorf family from?

You can see how Zielsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zielsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zielsdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Zielsdorf families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zielsdorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zielsdorf families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zielsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zielsdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zielsdorf.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer

28%

Farmer

28%

Farming

16%

Foreman

12%

What Zielsdorf family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Zielsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zielsdorf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 195 immigration records available for the last name Zielsdorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 129 military records available for the last name Zielsdorf. For the veterans among your Zielsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Zielsdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zielsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zielsdorf in 1962 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zielsdorf 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.