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Zeichler Family History

Zeichler 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: Beichler, Zeichner, Eichler, Keicher, Eicher, Pichler, Bichler

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Where is the Zeichler family from?

You can see how Zeichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeichler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zeichler families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeichler's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeichler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Zeichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeichler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zeichler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zeichler. For the veterans among your Zeichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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