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Zeale Family History

Zeale Surname Meaning

see Zeal.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Zeale family from?

You can see how Zeale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Zeale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Zeale family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeale's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zeale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeale 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 Zeale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Zeale. 60% of Zeale men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeale women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zeale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Zeale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeale 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zeale. 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 53 military records available for the last name Zeale. For the veterans among your Zeale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zeale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zeale in 1972 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeale 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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