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Zelcer Family History

Zelcer 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: Zeller, Melcer, Selcer, Zelmer, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Zelcer family from?

You can see how Zelcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelcer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Zelcer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelcer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelcer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelcer 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 254 census records available for the last name Zelcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelcer 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Zelcer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Zelcer. For the veterans among your Zelcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelcer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zelcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zelcer in 1972 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelcer 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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