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Zygel Family History

Zygel 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: Engel, Angel, Rogel, Vogel, Kugel, Kegel, Kogel, Gugel, Igel, Orgel

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Where is the Zygel family from?

You can see how Zygel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zygel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zygel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zygel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zygel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zygel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zygel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Zygel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zygel. For the veterans among your Zygel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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