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Zelten Family History

Zelten 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: Velten, Felten, Elton, Ellen, Felton, Holten, Zeller, Elsen, Belton

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Zelten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelten 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zelten. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zelten. For the veterans among your Zelten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Zelten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelten in 1972 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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