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Zechlin Family History

Zechlin 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: Reichlin, Zeitlin, Rechtin, Rochlin, Rachlin, Zechman, Mechling

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Where is the Zechlin family from?

You can see how Zechlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zechlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zechlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zechlin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zechlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zechlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zechlin 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 203 census records available for the last name Zechlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zechlin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Zechlin. 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 449 military records available for the last name Zechlin. For the veterans among your Zechlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zechlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zechlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zechlin in 1962 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zechlin 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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