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Zbell Family History

Zbell 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: Bell, Zell, Ebell, Zibell, Zebell, Abell, Azbell, Isbell, Beal, Ball

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Where is the Zbell family from?

You can see how Zbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zbell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Zbell family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zbell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Zbell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zbell 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 Zbell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Zbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Zbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zbell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zbell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zbell. For the veterans among your Zbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zbell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zbell in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zbell 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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