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Zekiel Family History

Zekiel 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: Ezekiel, Kiel, Zeier, Zettel, Nykiel, Czepiel, Ziel, Deziel, Sekel

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Where is the Zekiel family from?

You can see how Zekiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zekiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zekiel families living in Tennessee. This was about 91% of all the recorded Zekiel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Zekiel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Zekiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekiel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zekiel. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zekiel. For the veterans among your Zekiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekiel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Zekiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zekiel in 1975 was 92, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekiel 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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