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Zundel Family History

Zundel Surname Meaning

German (also Zündel): from a diminutive of Zunder a metonymic occupational name for a seller of kindling wood

from Middle High German zunder ‘tinder’.

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


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Where is the Zundel family from?

You can see how Zundel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zundel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zundel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Zundel families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zundel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Zundel families in 1891.
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What did your Zundel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zundel. 100% of Zundel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 684 immigration records available for the last name Zundel. 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 683 military records available for the last name Zundel. For the veterans among your Zundel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zundel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zundel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zundel in 1952 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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