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Zeitell Family History

Zeitell 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: Eitel, Keitel, Zettel, Meixell, Teitel, Zeiter, Kettell, Zibell

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Where is the Zeitell family from?

You can see how Zeitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeitell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeitell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeitell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeitell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeitell 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 3 census records available for the last name Zeitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeitell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zeitell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zeitell. For the veterans among your Zeitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeitell lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Zeitell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeitell in 1984 was 73, and 90 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeitell 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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