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Zelgewicz Family History

Zelgewicz 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: Sedgwick, Lewkowicz, Zelnick, Elswick, Lenkiewicz, Zdanowicz

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Where is the Zelgewicz family from?

You can see how Zelgewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelgewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelgewicz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelgewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelgewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelgewicz 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 20 census records available for the last name Zelgewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelgewicz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zelgewicz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Zelgewicz. For the veterans among your Zelgewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelgewicz lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Zelgewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zelgewicz in 1985 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelgewicz 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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