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Zelet Family History

Zelet 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, Zelt, Zeller, Belt, Mele, Zeier, Velez, Helget, Zeimet, Jelen

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Where is the Zelet family from?

You can see how Zelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelet 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 22 census records available for the last name Zelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelet 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zelet. 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 Zelet. For the veterans among your Zelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelet 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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