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Zuell Family History

Zuell 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: Guell, Quell, Duell, Tuell, Zell, Zuehl, Buell, Euell, Suell, Bell

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Where is the Zuell family from?

You can see how Zuell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Zuell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zuell families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Zuell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zuell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Zuell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zuell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zuell. For the veterans among your Zuell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zuell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zuell in 1970 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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