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Zuegel Family History

Zuegel 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: Ziegel, Huegel, Zuege, Siegel, Kugel, Fluegel, Kegel, Riegel, Gugel

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Where is the Zuegel family from?

You can see how Zuegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuegel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zuegel families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Zuegel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zuegel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuegel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuegel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Zuegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuegel 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Zuegel. 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 46 military records available for the last name Zuegel. For the veterans among your Zuegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuegel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Zuegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zuegel in 1953 was 54, and 88 in 2003.

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