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Zekl Family History

Zekl 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: Zell, Bell, Beal, Real, Peel, Zeno, Fell, Neal, Hell, Peil

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Where is the Zekl family from?

You can see how Zekl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zekl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zekl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zekl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekl 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 Zekl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekl 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zekl. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zekl. For the veterans among your Zekl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Zekl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zekl in 1975 was 82, and 71 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekl 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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