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Zevely Family History

Zevely Surname Meaning

Variant of Zebley a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zevely family from?

You can see how Zevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zevely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zevely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Zevely families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Zevely's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Zevely families in 1840.
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What did your Zevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roustabout and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zevely. 100% of Zevely men worked as a Roustabout and 100% of Zevely women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Roustabout
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Zevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zevely 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zevely. 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 111 military records available for the last name Zevely. For the veterans among your Zevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zevely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Zevely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zevely in 1965 was 87, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zevely 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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