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Zeilbeck Family History

Zeilbeck 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: Dilbeck, Filbeck, Philbeck, Weisbeck, Kolbeck, Lembeck, Lebeck

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Where is the Zeilbeck family from?

You can see how Zeilbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeilbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeilbeck family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeilbeck's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeilbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeilbeck 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 17 census records available for the last name Zeilbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeilbeck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zeilbeck. 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 180 military records available for the last name Zeilbeck. For the veterans among your Zeilbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeilbeck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zeilbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zeilbeck in 1970 was 64, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeilbeck 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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