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Zordel Family History

Zordel 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: Borel, Norden, Godel, Model, Cordes, Orel, Zindel, Norder, Orgel

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Where is the Zordel family from?

You can see how Zordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zordel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zordel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zordel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zordel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zordel 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 Zordel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Compositor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zordel. 50% of Zordel men worked as a Compositor.

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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

  • Compositor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Zordel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Zordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zordel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zordel. 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 112 military records available for the last name Zordel. For the veterans among your Zordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zordel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zordel in 1956 was 54, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zordel 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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