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Zegelis Family History

Zegelis 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: Zeglin, Angelis, Zegers, Melis, Regis, Mellis, Kegel, Fegely, Dellis

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Where is the Zegelis family from?

You can see how Zegelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zegelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zegelis family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zegelis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Zegelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zegelis 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 25 census records available for the last name Zegelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zegelis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zegelis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zegelis. For the veterans among your Zegelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zegelis lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Zegelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zegelis in 1991 was 81, and 74 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zegelis 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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