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Zoelck Family History

Zoelck 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: Boeck, Holck, Zelek, Zeck, Hoeck, Zoellick, Woelk, Folck, Moeck

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Where is the Zoelck family from?

You can see how Zoelck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoelck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoelck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zoelck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoelck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoelck families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Zoelck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoelck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zoelck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zoelck. For the veterans among your Zoelck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoelck lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Zoelck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zoelck in 1969 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoelck 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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