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Zeldman Family History

Zeldman 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: Heldman, Feldman, Zellman, Zeidman, Zelman, Veldman, Waldman, Selman

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Where is the Zeldman family from?

You can see how Zeldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeldman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zeldman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeldman family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeldman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeldman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeldman 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 Zeldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeldman. 50% of Zeldman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Zeldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Zeldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeldman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Zeldman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Zeldman. For the veterans among your Zeldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeldman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Zeldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zeldman in 1965 was 79, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeldman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeldman 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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