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Zeckel Family History

Zeckel 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: Seckel, Heckel, Meckel, Beckel, Eckel, Zerkel, Ecker, Kenkel, Zucker

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Where is the Zeckel family from?

You can see how Zeckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeckel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeckel families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeckel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeckel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeckel 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 Zeckel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Drug Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeckel. 100% of Zeckel men worked as a Drug Clerk.

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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

  • Drug Clerk
    100%

What Zeckel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Zeckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeckel 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Zeckel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zeckel. For the veterans among your Zeckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeckel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zeckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zeckel in 1963 was 48, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeckel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeckel 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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