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Zeiler Family History

Zeiler Surname Meaning

South German:: topographic name from Middle High German zīle ‘row of houses alley’ or zīl ‘thorn bush briar’ the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

It is a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Zeil or Zeilen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zeiler family from?

You can see how Zeiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Zeiler families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zeiler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Zeiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeiler 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 Zeiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zeiler. 100% of Zeiler men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Zeiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeiler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zeiler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Zeiler. For the veterans among your Zeiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeiler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Zeiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1951. The average life expectancy for Zeiler in 1951 was 100, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeiler 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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