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Zellan Family History

Zellan 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: Zellman, Bellan, Zellar, Zelman, Zella, Ellen, Zeller, Selman, Kelman

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Where is the Zellan family from?

You can see how Zellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zellan family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zellan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Zellan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellan 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 142 census records available for the last name Zellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Zellan. 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 Zellan. For the veterans among your Zellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Zellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zellan in 1966 was 81, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellan 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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