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Zybell Family History

Zybell 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: Zibell, Zebell, Bell, Isbell, Yell, Asbell, Zabel, Rydell, Zobel

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Where is the Zybell family from?

You can see how Zybell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zybell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zybell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zybell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zybell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zybell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Zybell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zybell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zybell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zybell. For the veterans among your Zybell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zybell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zybell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zybell in 1966 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zybell 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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