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Zeissel Family History

Zeissel 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: Beissel, Kessel, Weisser, Hessel, Meisel, Ressel, Zeisler, Zeise

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Where is the Zeissel family from?

You can see how Zeissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeissel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeissel families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zeissel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zeissel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeissel 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 29 census records available for the last name Zeissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeissel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Zeissel. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zeissel. For the veterans among your Zeissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeissel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zeissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zeissel in 1968 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeissel 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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