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Zoelle Family History

Zoelle 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: Koelle, Toelle, Zelle, Roelle, Hoelle, Noelle, Zoeller, Bolle, Pelle

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Where is the Zoelle family from?

You can see how Zoelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Zoelle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Zoelle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zoelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoelle 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 285 census records available for the last name Zoelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoelle 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zoelle. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zoelle. For the veterans among your Zoelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoelle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Zoelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zoelle in 1968 was 66, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoelle 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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