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Zeissl Family History

Zeissl 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: Zeiss, Weiss, Meisel, Heiss, Reiss, Zeise, Weisel, Beissel, Heisel

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Where is the Zeissl family from?

You can see how Zeissl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeissl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeissl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeissl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zeissl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeissl 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 40 census records available for the last name Zeissl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeissl 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zeissl. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zeissl. For the veterans among your Zeissl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeissl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Zeissl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zeissl in 1969 was 83, and 87 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeissl 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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