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Gzell Family History

Gzell 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: Guell, Ezell, Gell, Grell, Zell, Gsell, Gill, Bell, Gall, Grill

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Where is the Gzell family from?

You can see how Gzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gzell family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gzell's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Gzell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gzell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gzell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gzell. For the veterans among your Gzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Gzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gzell in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gzell 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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