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Zaspel Family History

Zaspel Name 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: Haspel, Capel, Hassel, Kappel, Appel, Casper, Fassel, Apel, Castel

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Where is the Zaspel family from?

You can see how Zaspel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaspel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaspel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Zaspel families living in Oregon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zaspel's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Zaspel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaspel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zaspel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaspel. 34% of Zaspel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zaspel women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Zaspel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Zaspel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaspel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Zaspel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 221 military records available for the last name Zaspel. For the veterans among your Zaspel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaspel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zaspel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zaspel in 1960 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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