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Zeeveld Family History

Zeeveld 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: Seefeld, Seewald, Medved, Keeven, Zettel, Rehfeld, Revel, Reeve

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Where is the Zeeveld family from?

You can see how Zeeveld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeveld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeeveld family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeeveld's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Zeeveld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeveld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeeveld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeeveld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Zeeveld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeveld 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zeeveld. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zeeveld. For the veterans among your Zeeveld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeeveld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zeeveld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zeeveld in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

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