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Zeles Family History

Zeles 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: Zelek, Zales, Miles, Sales, Giles, Melis, Lees, Toles, Hees, Zeller

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Where is the Zeles family from?

You can see how Zeles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zeles families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeles's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Zeles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeles 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 115 census records available for the last name Zeles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeles 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zeles. 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 24 military records available for the last name Zeles. For the veterans among your Zeles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zeles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeles in 1965 was 52, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeles 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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