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Zeizel Family History

Zeizel 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, Hetzel, Netzel, Wenzel, Feigel, Zeier, Meisel, Reidel

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Where is the Zeizel family from?

You can see how Zeizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeizel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeizel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zeizel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeizel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeizel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeizel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zeizel. 100% of Zeizel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Zeizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Zeizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeizel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zeizel. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zeizel. For the veterans among your Zeizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeizel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Zeizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zeizel in 1972 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeizel 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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