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Zelie Family History

Zelie 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: Helie, Zelle, Elie, Velie, Melis, Melin, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Zeller

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Where is the Zelie family from?

You can see how Zelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Zelie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zelie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelie 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 Zelie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelie. 50% of Zelie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Upholster
    50%

What Zelie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 901 census records available for the last name Zelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelie 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Zelie. 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 103 military records available for the last name Zelie. For the veterans among your Zelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Zelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zelie in 1955 was 57, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelie 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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