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Ziebell Family History

Ziebell Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for an onion grower or seller from Middle High German z(w)ibolle

zwibel (from Late Latin cepulla).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ziebell family from?

You can see how Ziebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziebell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziebell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 62 Ziebell families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ziebell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ziebell families in 1880.
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What did your Ziebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziebell. 22% of Ziebell men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Ziebell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziebell were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 736 immigration records available for the last name Ziebell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ziebell. For the veterans among your Ziebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziebell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ziebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ziebell in 1955 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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