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Zelish Family History

Zelish 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: Melis, Belich, Klish, Yelich, Welsh, Zeise, Mellish, Velis, Delisa

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Where is the Zelish family from?

You can see how Zelish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelish family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelish's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelish 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 11 census records available for the last name Zelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zelish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelish. For the veterans among your Zelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelish lifespan?

Average Zelish life expectancy in 1968 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelish 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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