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Zoeller Family History

Zoeller Name Meaning

German (Zöller): variant of Zoller .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zoller, Goeller, Koeller, Zoellner, Voeller, Foeller, Zollner

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Where is the Zoeller family from?

You can see how Zoeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoeller family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zoeller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Zoeller families living in Kentucky. This was about 13% of all the recorded Zoeller's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Zoeller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoeller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoeller. 22% of Zoeller men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Zoeller women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zoeller were Salesman and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Zoeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoeller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zoeller. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zoeller. For the veterans among your Zoeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoeller lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Zoeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zoeller in 1946 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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