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Zelba Family History

Zelba 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: Zemba, Zerba, Zella, Vela, Melia, Belka, Pella, Zola, Alba, Sella

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Where is the Zelba family from?

You can see how Zelba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelba family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelba's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelba 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 61 census records available for the last name Zelba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelba 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Zelba. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zelba. For the veterans among your Zelba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelba lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Zelba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zelba in 1971 was 90, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelba 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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