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Zeligson Family History

Zeligson 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, Eliason, Elson, Nelson, Lipson, Ligon, Melson

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Where is the Zeligson family from?

You can see how Zeligson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeligson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeligson family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeligson's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Zeligson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeligson 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 Zeligson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Music Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeligson. 67% of Zeligson men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zeligson women worked as a Music Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    100%

What Zeligson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Zeligson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeligson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zeligson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zeligson. For the veterans among your Zeligson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeligson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zeligson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zeligson in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeligson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeligson 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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