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Ziehl Family History

Ziehl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ziel.

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


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Where is the Ziehl family from?

You can see how Ziehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziehl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ziehl family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ziehl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ziehl families in 1891.
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What did your Ziehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziehl. 32% of Ziehl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ziehl women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziehl were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Ziehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziehl 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Ziehl. 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 773 military records available for the last name Ziehl. For the veterans among your Ziehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziehl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ziehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ziehl in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ziehl 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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