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Zellars Family History

Zellars Surname Meaning

Variant of Zellers a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zellars family from?

You can see how Zellars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellars family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Zellars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Zellars family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellars's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Zellars families in 1871.
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What did your Zellars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zellars. 39% of Zellars men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zellars women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zellars were Electrician and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zellars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellars 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Zellars. 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 771 military records available for the last name Zellars. For the veterans among your Zellars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellars lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zellars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zellars in 1962 was 69, and 66 in 2004.

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