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Zeler Family History

Zeler 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, Zeier, Zelek, Zeiler, Zelmer, Zehler, Zeger, Geller, Beer

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Where is the Zeler family from?

You can see how Zeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Zeler families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeler's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Zeler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeler 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 274 census records available for the last name Zeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeler 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Zeler. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zeler. For the veterans among your Zeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Zeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zeler in 1966 was 61, and 56 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeler 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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