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Zelech Family History

Zelech 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: Pelech, Zilch, Felch, Lech, Belich, Kelch, Yelich, Welsch, Welch

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Where is the Zelech family from?

You can see how Zelech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelech family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zelech family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelech's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zelech families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelech 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 23 census records available for the last name Zelech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelech 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zelech. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelech. For the veterans among your Zelech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelech lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Zelech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Zelech in 1972 was 76, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelech 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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