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Zimels Family History

Zimels 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: Zimmel, Zimpel, Imes, Zimet, Imel, Simes, Ziel, Rimel, Limes, Riels

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Where is the Zimels family from?

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

What did your Zimels ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Zimels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zimels 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zimels. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zimels. For the veterans among your Zimels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zimels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Zimels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zimels in 1967 was 67, and 101 in 1996.

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