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Zelic Family History

Zelic 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: Melis, Melin, Melia, Helin, Felix, Belin, Belich, Yelich, Celio

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Where is the Zelic family from?

You can see how Zelic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelic family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelic's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelic families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelic 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 101 census records available for the last name Zelic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelic 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Zelic. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zelic. For the veterans among your Zelic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelic lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Zelic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Zelic in 1964 was 84, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelic 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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