Zindel Family History

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Zindel Name Meaning

German: from Middle High German zindal, zindel ‘silk’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in silk or perhaps a nickname for a flamboyant dresser. German: habitational name from places so named, for example in Schleswig and Silesia. Americanized spelling of Hungarian Zsindely (see Sindel).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sindel, Zundel, Winkel, Zinnel, Linde, Wendel, Linder, Zirkel, Tinder

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Zindel Family Origin

Where is the Zindel family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Zindel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zindel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zindel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zindel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zindel's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zindel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zindel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Zindel Family Occupations

    What did your Zindel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Zindel family was Keeping House. The most common Zindel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 13% of Zindel's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Zindel.

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    • Farmer

      13%

    • Blacksmith

      6%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Keeping House

      6%

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

    Zindel Historical Records

    What Zindel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zindel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zindel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Zindel

    Passenger List

    There are 576 immigration records available for the last name Zindel. 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 Card

    There are 742 military records available for the last name Zindel. For the veterans among your Zindel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Zindel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Zindel lifespan?

    Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Zindel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zindel in 1959 was 31, and 75 in 2003.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zindel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zindel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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