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Zoelling Family History

Zoelling 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: Doelling, Koelling, Stelling, Bolling, Helling, Rolling, Welling

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Where is the Zoelling family from?

You can see how Zoelling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoelling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zoelling families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zoelling's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zoelling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoelling 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 Zoelling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoelling. 100% of Zoelling men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Zoelling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Zoelling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoelling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zoelling. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zoelling. For the veterans among your Zoelling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoelling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zoelling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zoelling in 1966 was 61, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoelling 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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