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Zeul Family History

Zeul 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: Reul, Zell, Eul, Zhu, Bell, Paul, Saul, Beal, Real, Peel

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Where is the Zeul family from?

You can see how Zeul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Zeul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Zeul family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeul's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Zeul families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeul 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 80 census records available for the last name Zeul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeul 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zeul. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zeul. For the veterans among your Zeul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Zeul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeul in 1969 was 90, and 103 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeul 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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