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Zelkin Family History

Zelkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Zeldin, Nelkin, Zalkin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Fellin

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Where is the Zelkin family from?

You can see how Zelkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zelkin families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zelkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelkin 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 Zelkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelkin. 60% of Zelkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Zelkin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Zelkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Zelkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelkin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Zelkin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zelkin. For the veterans among your Zelkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zelkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zelkin in 1967 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelkin 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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