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Garzel Family History

Garzel 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: Ganzel, Gabel, Gabriel, Garret, Marvel, Garner, Martel, Garten, Garde

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Where is the Garzel family from?

You can see how Garzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garzel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Garzel family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Garzel's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Garzel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Garzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garzel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Garzel. 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 79 military records available for the last name Garzel. For the veterans among your Garzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garzel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Garzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garzel in 1965 was 74, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garzel 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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