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Zehles Family History

Zehles 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: Zehler, Mehle, Zehner, Zeller, Zahler, Jehle, Eales, Behlen, Fehler

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Zehles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zehles. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Zehles. For the veterans among your Zehles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehles lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Zehles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zehles in 1980 was 94, and 73 in 2000.

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