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Zelch Family History

Zelch 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: Zilch, Felch, Kelch, Welch, Belch, Zech, Balch, Pech, Pilch, Bench

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Where is the Zelch family from?

You can see how Zelch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Zelch families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelch's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zelch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zelch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelch. 38% of Zelch men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

What Zelch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Zelch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelch 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Zelch. 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 89 military records available for the last name Zelch. For the veterans among your Zelch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zelch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelch in 1961 was 47, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelch 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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