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Zellerman Family History

Zellerman 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: Hellerman, Ellerman, Gellerman, Kellerman, Elleman, Bullerman

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Where is the Zellerman family from?

You can see how Zellerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellerman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zellerman family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zellerman's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Zellerman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellerman 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 Zellerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zellerman. 72% of Zellerman men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Zellerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Zellerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellerman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zellerman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zellerman. For the veterans among your Zellerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Zellerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zellerman in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zellerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellerman 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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