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Zedlar Family History

Zedlar 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: Medlar, Zellar, Sedlar, Zeller, Medler, Zalar, Sedlak, Edgar, Bellar

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Where is the Zedlar family from?

You can see how Zedlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zedlar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zedlar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zedlar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zedlar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zedlar 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 28 census records available for the last name Zedlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zedlar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Zedlar. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zedlar. For the veterans among your Zedlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zedlar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Zedlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zedlar in 1976 was 63, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zedlar 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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