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Zottel Family History

Zottel 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: Zotter, Zettel, Zittel, Hottel, Otter, Postel, Notte, Botten, Cotter

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Where is the Zottel family from?

You can see how Zottel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zottel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zottel family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zottel's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Zottel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zottel 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 32 census records available for the last name Zottel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zottel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Zottel. 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 Zottel. For the veterans among your Zottel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zottel lifespan?

Average Zottel life expectancy in 1988 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zottel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zottel 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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