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Zeilfelder Family History

Zeilfelder 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: Kleinfelder, Zeller, Ellender, Eifler, Zeisler, Weisfeld, Weinfeld

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Where is the Zeilfelder family from?

You can see how Zeilfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeilfelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeilfelder family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zeilfelder's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeilfelder families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Zeilfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeilfelder 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Zeilfelder. 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 57 military records available for the last name Zeilfelder. For the veterans among your Zeilfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeilfelder lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Zeilfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zeilfelder in 1959 was 52, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeilfelder 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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