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Zell Family History

Zell Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Zell. Compare Zelle.

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


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Where is the Zell family from?

You can see how Zell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Zell families living in Glamorgan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Zell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Zell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zell 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 Zell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zell. 60% of Zell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Zell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Zell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Zell. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Zell. For the veterans among your Zell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zell in 1952 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zell 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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