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Zelick Family History

Zelick 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: Zulick, Zelnick, Melick, Elick, Blick, Bulick, Ellick, Senick, Levick

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Where is the Zelick family from?

You can see how Zelick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Zelick families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Zelick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zelick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zelick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelick. 34% of Zelick men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Zelick women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Zelick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Zelick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelick 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Zelick. 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 43 military records available for the last name Zelick. For the veterans among your Zelick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zelick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zelick in 1963 was 54, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelick 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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