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Zechel Family History

Zechel 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: Zecher, Bechel, Rechel, Becher, Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Seckel

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Where is the Zechel family from?

You can see how Zechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zechel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Zechel families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Zechel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zechel. 20% of Zechel men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Zechel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Zechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechel 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Zechel. 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 213 military records available for the last name Zechel. For the veterans among your Zechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Zechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zechel in 1959 was 67, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zechel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zechel 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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