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Zelden Family History

Zelden 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: Elden, Zeldin, Selden, Welden, Belden, Heiden, Helder, Eden, Gulden

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Where is the Zelden family from?

You can see how Zelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zelden families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelden 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 Zelden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelden. 50% of Zelden men worked as a Manager and 25% of Zelden women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelden were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Zelden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Zelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelden 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Zelden. 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 41 military records available for the last name Zelden. For the veterans among your Zelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zelden in 1957 was 55, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelden 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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