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Zargel Family History

Zargel 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: Wargel, Angel, Marvel, Martel, Mergel, Large, Bartel, Carrel, Mangel

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Where is the Zargel family from?

You can see how Zargel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zargel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zargel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zargel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zargel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zargel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zargel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zargel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Zargel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zargel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zargel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zargel. For the veterans among your Zargel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zargel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zargel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zargel in 1966 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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