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Zygiel Family History

Zygiel 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: Rygiel, Giel, Nykiel, Ziel, Grygiel, Figiel, Gill, Daniel, Kiel

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Where is the Zygiel family from?

You can see how Zygiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zygiel families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zygiel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zygiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zygiel 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 Zygiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zygiel. 100% of Zygiel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Zygiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Zygiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygiel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Zygiel. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zygiel. For the veterans among your Zygiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygiel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zygiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zygiel in 1968 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zygiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygiel 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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