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Barzel Family History

Barzel 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: Bartel, Barzee, Batzel, Barre, Borel, Barnes, Barley, Marvel, Babel

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Where is the Barzel family from?

You can see how Barzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Barzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Barzel families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Barzel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Barzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Barzel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Barzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barzel 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Barzel. 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 Barzel. For the veterans among your Barzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barzel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Barzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Barzel in 1964 was 72, and 99 in 1997.

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