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Zelez Family History

Zelez 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: Velez, Zelek, Zeller, Welz, Jerez, Mele, Zeier, Jelen, Yeley, Keltz

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Where is the Zelez family from?

You can see how Zelez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zelez families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelez's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Zelez families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelez 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 Zelez ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Zelez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Zelez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelez 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zelez. 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 13 military records available for the last name Zelez. For the veterans among your Zelez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelez lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Zelez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zelez in 1969 was 75, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelez 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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