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Zygler Family History

Zygler 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: Zigler, Oyler, Zeller, Zahler, Ziegler, Hegler, Tyler, Pegler, Myler

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Where is the Zygler family from?

You can see how Zygler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zygler family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zygler's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zygler families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Zygler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zygler. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zygler. For the veterans among your Zygler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zygler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Zygler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zygler in 1962 was 69, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zygler 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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