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Zeglis Family History

Zeglis 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: Zeglin, Melis, Regis, Mellis, Dellis, Ellis, Bellis, Egli, Kellis

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Where is the Zeglis family from?

You can see how Zeglis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeglis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zeglis families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zeglis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zeglis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeglis 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 120 census records available for the last name Zeglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeglis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zeglis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Zeglis. For the veterans among your Zeglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeglis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Zeglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zeglis in 1963 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeglis 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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