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Zebell Family History

Zebell Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zebel itself a variant of Zabel or Zobel.

The surnames Zebell and Zebel are very rare in Germany; the latter is also found in Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zebell family from?

You can see how Zebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zebell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zebell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Zebell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zebell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zebell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zebell 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 Zebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zebell. 36% of Zebell men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zebell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zebell were Mechanic and Sew Mach Oper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Sew Mach Oper
    29%

What Zebell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zebell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Zebell. 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 140 military records available for the last name Zebell. For the veterans among your Zebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zebell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zebell in 1962 was 69, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zebell 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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