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Zeeler Family History

Zeeler 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, Keeler, Peeler, Beeler, Zeiler, Meeler, Feeler, Zehler

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Where is the Zeeler family from?

You can see how Zeeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeeler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zeeler family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeeler's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Zeeler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeeler 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 158 census records available for the last name Zeeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeeler 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zeeler. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zeeler. For the veterans among your Zeeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeeler lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Zeeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zeeler in 1979 was 26, and 51 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeeler 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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