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Zgela Family History

Zgela 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: Vela, Zola, Igel, Gola, Gera, Gell, Gula, Gelo, Zera, Abela

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Where is the Zgela family from?

You can see how Zgela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zgela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zgela family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zgela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zgela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zgela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zgela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zgela. 100% of Zgela men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zgela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Zgela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zgela 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Zgela. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zgela. For the veterans among your Zgela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zgela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zgela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zgela in 1964 was 66, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zgela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zgela 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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