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Zehel Family History

Zehel 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: Behel, Zemel, Peel, Zehner, Gehl, Edel, Redel, Hehl, Nebel, Keel

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Where is the Zehel family from?

You can see how Zehel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zehel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zehel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zehel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zehel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zehel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zehel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zehel. 60% of Zehel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Zehel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zehel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Zehel. 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 72 military records available for the last name Zehel. For the veterans among your Zehel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zehel lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Zehel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zehel in 1947 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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