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Zellem Family History

Zellem 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, Hellem, Mellem, Zelle, Kellem, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Zellem family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellem 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 Zellem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zellem. 100% of Zellem men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Zellem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellem 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 Zellem. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zellem. For the veterans among your Zellem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Zellem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zellem in 1967 was 79, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellem 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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