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Zelnar Family History

Zelnar 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: Zellar, Zehner, Zeller, Melgar, Delmar, Kelner, Zalar, Molnar, Zeiner

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Where is the Zelnar family from?

You can see how Zelnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelnar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelnar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zelnar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelnar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelnar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelnar 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 99 census records available for the last name Zelnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zelnar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zelnar. For the veterans among your Zelnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelnar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zelnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zelnar in 1964 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelnar 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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