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Zibell Name Meaning

German: variant of Ziebell .

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


Similar surnames: Zebell, Kimbell, Cabell, Sidell, Idell, Tiell, Ziehl, Mizell, Zabel

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Where is the Zibell family from?

You can see how Zibell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zibell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zibell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Zibell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zibell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zibell families in 1911.
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What did your Zibell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zibell. 34% of Zibell men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Zibell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zibell were Mechanic and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zibell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zibell 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Zibell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 356 military records available for the last name Zibell. For the veterans among your Zibell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zibell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zibell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zibell in 1956 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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