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Zehle Family History

Zehle 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: Mehle, Jehle, Wehle, Zelle, Ehle, Behle, Yehle, Zehler, Gehle, Zehner

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Where is the Zehle family from?

You can see how Zehle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zehle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zehle families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zehle's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zehle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Zehle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehle 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Zehle. 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 118 military records available for the last name Zehle. For the veterans among your Zehle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Zehle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zehle in 1966 was 72, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zehle 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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