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Zebel Family History

Zebel 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: Nebel, Uebel, Rebel, Zabel, Zobel, Hebel, Zerbel, Ebel, Zemel, Gebel

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Where is the Zebel family from?

You can see how Zebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zebel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zebel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zebel families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Zebel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zebel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zebel 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 Zebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zebel. 45% of Zebel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zebel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Assistant Chef
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Zebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zebel 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Zebel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Zebel. For the veterans among your Zebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zebel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zebel in 1963 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zebel 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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