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Zellers Family History

Zellers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zeller with the addition of -s.

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


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Where is the Zellers family from?

You can see how Zellers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zellers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Zellers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zellers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Zellers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellers 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 Zellers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zellers. 20% of Zellers men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Zellers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zellers were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Zellers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Zellers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellers 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Zellers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zellers. For the veterans among your Zellers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellers lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Zellers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zellers in 1941 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zellers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellers 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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