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Zbel Family History

Zbel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Abel, Bel, Zabel, Zobel, Ziel, Ebel, Ubel, Bell, Kiel, Gabel

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Where is the Zbel family from?

You can see how Zbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zbel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zbel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zbel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zbel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zbel. For the veterans among your Zbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zbel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zbel in 1963 was 52, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zbel 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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