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Zankel Family History

Zankel 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: Dankel, Wankel, Hankel, Daniel, Mandel, Winkel, Anker, Angel, Kunkel

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Where is the Zankel family from?

You can see how Zankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zankel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zankel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Zankel families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Zankel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zankel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zankel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zankel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zankel. 100% of Zankel men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Zankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zankel 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Zankel. 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 225 military records available for the last name Zankel. For the veterans among your Zankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zankel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zankel in 1952 was 48, and 66 in 2004.

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