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Ziel Family History

Ziel Name Meaning

German: topographic name from a field name meaning ‘boundary’ (Middle High German zil). German: possibly from a Germanized form of a Slavic word meaning ‘cabbage’ (Old Slavic zelъje). Alternatively from a short form of the Old Slavic personal name Zelislav. Dutch: variant of Zijl (see Van Zyl ).

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


Similar surnames: Kiel, Piel, Zill, Edel, Lier, Giel, Viel, Axel, Piet, Lien

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Where is the Ziel family from?

You can see how Ziel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ziel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ziel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Ziel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ziel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ziel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ziel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ziel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ziel. 17% of Ziel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Ziel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ziel were Conductor and 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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Conductor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ziel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ziel 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Ziel. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Ziel. For the veterans among your Ziel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ziel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ziel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ziel in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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