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Zengel Name Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Zang .

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


Similar surnames: Wengel, Zenger, Rengel, Dengel, Zempel, Bengel, Mengel, Hengel

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Where is the Zengel family from?

You can see how Zengel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zengel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zengel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Zengel families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zengel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zengel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zengel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zengel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stock Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zengel. 34% of Zengel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Zengel women worked as a Stock Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zengel were Farmer and House Wife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stock Farm
    60%
  • House Wife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zengel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zengel 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Zengel. 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 407 military records available for the last name Zengel. For the veterans among your Zengel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zengel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zengel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zengel in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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