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Zelizer Family History

Zelizer 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: Zeller, Zeier, Meltzer, Zeiner, Belzer, Zeiger, Seltzer, Heizer

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelizer 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 13 census records available for the last name Zelizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelizer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Zelizer. 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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There are 23 military records available for the last name Zelizer. For the veterans among your Zelizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelizer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Zelizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zelizer in 1975 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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