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Zeledon Name Meaning

Spanish (Zeledón) and Basque: from the personal name Zeledón Basque Zeledon (see Celedon ).

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


Similar surnames: Leon, Clemon, Eldon, Zelek, Zenon, Creedon, Yelton, Elson, Lydon

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Where is the Zeledon family from?

You can see how Zeledon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeledon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zeledon families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zeledon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zeledon families in 1920.
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What did your Zeledon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeledon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Zeledon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeledon 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Zeledon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Zeledon. For the veterans among your Zeledon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeledon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Zeledon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeledon in 1969 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

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