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Zeligs Family History

Zeligs 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: Melis, Elias, Selig, Szeliga, Velis, Zeiss, Nelis, Celis, Melius

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Where is the Zeligs family from?

You can see how Zeligs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeligs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeligs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeligs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zeligs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeligs 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 15 census records available for the last name Zeligs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeligs 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zeligs. 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 Zeligs. For the veterans among your Zeligs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeligs lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Zeligs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeligs in 1976 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeligs 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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