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Zeliff Family History

Zeliff Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zeliff family from?

You can see how Zeliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeliff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zeliff families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Zeliff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zeliff families in 1840.
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What did your Zeliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeliff. 18% of Zeliff men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Zeliff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zeliff were Mechanic and Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zeliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeliff 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zeliff. 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 331 military records available for the last name Zeliff. For the veterans among your Zeliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeliff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zeliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zeliff in 1963 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeliff 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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