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Zelein Family History

Zelein 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: Zeldin, Melin, Klein, Lein, Helin, Belin, Elkin, Belkin, Fellin

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Where is the Zelein family from?

You can see how Zelein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelein family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelein 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 13 census records available for the last name Zelein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelein 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zelein. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zelein. For the veterans among your Zelein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelein lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Zelein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Zelein in 1967 was 46, and 75 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelein 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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