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Zugelder Family History

Zugelder 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: Gelder, Geller, Helder, Zeller, Golder, Elder, Guelker, Mueller

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Where is the Zugelder family from?

You can see how Zugelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zugelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zugelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Zugelder families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Zugelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zugelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zugelder 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 Zugelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Registered Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zugelder. 50% of Zugelder women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Zugelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Zugelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zugelder 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Zugelder. 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 108 military records available for the last name Zugelder. For the veterans among your Zugelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zugelder lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zugelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zugelder in 1947 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zugelder 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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