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Zehl Family History

Zehl 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: Gehl, Hehl, Kehl, Zahl, Mehl, Pehl, Zeh, Oehl, Zehm, Fehl

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Where is the Zehl family from?

You can see how Zehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zehl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehl 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 458 census records available for the last name Zehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehl 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Zehl. 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 268 military records available for the last name Zehl. For the veterans among your Zehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Zehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zehl in 1968 was 65, and 25 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehl 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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