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Zeligsohn Family History

Zeligsohn 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: Seligson, Elison, Heinsohn, Eliason, Levinsohn, Elson, Nelson, Lipson

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Where is the Zeligsohn family from?

You can see how Zeligsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeligsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeligsohn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeligsohn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeligsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeligsohn 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 33 census records available for the last name Zeligsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeligsohn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zeligsohn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeligsohn. For the veterans among your Zeligsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeligsohn lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Zeligsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zeligsohn in 1995 was 86, and 76 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeligsohn 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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