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Zeivel Family History

Zeivel 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: Eitel, Keitel, Feigel, Zeier, Meisel, Reidel, Zettel, Zeiner, Revel

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Zeivel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeivel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zeivel. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zeivel. For the veterans among your Zeivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeivel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zeivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zeivel in 1966 was 45, and 57 in 2003.

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