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Zimel Family History

Zimel 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: Zimmel, Zimpel, Zimet, Imel, Ziel, Rimel, Kimel, Zemel, Himel, Kiel

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Where is the Zimel family from?

You can see how Zimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zimel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zimel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zimel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Zimel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zimel 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 Zimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zimel. 100% of Zimel men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Zimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Zimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zimel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Zimel. For the veterans among your Zimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zimel in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zimel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zimel 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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