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Zedler Family History

Zedler 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: Zeller, Medler, Zeiler, Zeidler, Redler, Sedler, Edler, Fedler

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Where is the Zedler family from?

You can see how Zedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Zedler families living in Texas. This was about 59% of all the recorded Zedler's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zedler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedler 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 Zedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zedler. 50% of Zedler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zedler women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zedler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Zedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedler 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Zedler. 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 409 military records available for the last name Zedler. For the veterans among your Zedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zedler in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zedler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zedler 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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