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Zydel Family History

Zydel 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: Rydel, Hyde, Hyden, Godel, Edel, Redel, Lyde, Model, Zindel, Adel

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Where is the Zydel family from?

You can see how Zydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zydel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zydel families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Zydel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zydel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zydel 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 Zydel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Zydel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Zydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zydel 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zydel. 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 125 military records available for the last name Zydel. For the veterans among your Zydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zydel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Zydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zydel in 1955 was 48, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zydel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zydel 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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