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Zeppel Family History

Zeppel 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: Eppel, Peppel, Keppel, Zempel, Pepper, Kappel, Koppel, Appel, Happel

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Where is the Zeppel family from?

You can see how Zeppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeppel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zeppel families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Zeppel's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeppel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeppel 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 Zeppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeppel. 100% of Zeppel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zeppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Zeppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeppel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zeppel. 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 63 military records available for the last name Zeppel. For the veterans among your Zeppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeppel lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Zeppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeppel in 1987 was 60, and 101 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeppel 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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