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Zechella Family History

Zechella 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: Perella, Petrella, Schelle, Decelle, Etchells, Zecher, Cella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechella 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 16 census records available for the last name Zechella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechella 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zechella. 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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There are 68 military records available for the last name Zechella. For the veterans among your Zechella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechella lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Zechella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zechella in 1972 was 58, and 59 in 2004.

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