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Zelitch Family History

Zelitch 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: Belich, Yelich, Delich, Veitch, Elich, Leitch, Blitch, Levitch

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Where is the Zelitch family from?

You can see how Zelitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelitch family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelitch's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelitch 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 48 census records available for the last name Zelitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelitch 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 Zelitch. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zelitch. For the veterans among your Zelitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelitch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zelitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zelitch in 1968 was 61, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelitch 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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