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Zewell Family History

Zewell 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: Jewell, Sewell, Newell, Ewell, Tewell, Hewell, Dewell, Zebell, Yewell

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Where is the Zewell family from?

You can see how Zewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zewell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zewell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Zewell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zewell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zewell 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 127 census records available for the last name Zewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zewell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zewell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zewell. For the veterans among your Zewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zewell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Zewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zewell in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zewell 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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