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Zedell Family History

Zedell 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: Bedell, Redell, Edell, Zebell, Wedell, Jewell, Gesell, Edel, Redel

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Where is the Zedell family from?

You can see how Zedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Zedell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zedell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zedell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Zedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Zedell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Zedell. For the veterans among your Zedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1999, in the United States, Zedell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zedell in 1948 was 51, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zedell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zedell 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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