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Zelaya Family History

Zelaya Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Zelaia a topographic name from zelai ‘field meadow’ + the definite article -a or a habitational name from a place in Biscay called Zelaia (in Castilian: Celaya).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zelaya family from?

You can see how Zelaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelaya family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Zelaya's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Zelaya families in 1920.
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What did your Zelaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelaya. 100% of Zelaya men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zelaya women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelaya 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Zelaya. 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 70 military records available for the last name Zelaya. For the veterans among your Zelaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelaya lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zelaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zelaya in 1952 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelaya 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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