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Zapel Family History

Zapel Surname 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: Capel, Apel, Zabel, Kapel, Mapel, Gabel, Tafel, Hamel, Camel, Babel

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Where is the Zapel family from?

You can see how Zapel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zapel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zapel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zapel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zapel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zapel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zapel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zapel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zapel. 50% of Zapel women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Zapel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Zapel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zapel 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Zapel. 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 121 military records available for the last name Zapel. For the veterans among your Zapel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zapel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zapel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zapel in 1962 was 69, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zapel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zapel 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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