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Zeilenger Family History

Zeilenger 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: Zeilinger, Meilinger, Bellenger, Zelinger, Reisinger, Ellender

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Where is the Zeilenger family from?

You can see how Zeilenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeilenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeilenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zeilenger families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeilenger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zeilenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Zeilenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeilenger 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 Zeilenger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zeilenger. For the veterans among your Zeilenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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