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Zisel Family History

Zisel 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: Ziel, Bisel, Visel, Gisel, Hisel, Eisel, Kisel, Kiel, Eitel, Giesel

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Where is the Zisel family from?

You can see how Zisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zisel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zisel family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zisel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zisel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zisel 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 60 census records available for the last name Zisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zisel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zisel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zisel. For the veterans among your Zisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zisel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Zisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zisel in 1971 was 61, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zisel 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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