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Zellhoefer Family History

Zellhoefer 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: Kelnhofer, Zeller, Sellmeyer, Fellhauer, Kelleher, Zollicoffer

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Where is the Zellhoefer family from?

You can see how Zellhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellhoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zellhoefer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Zellhoefer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zellhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellhoefer 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 Zellhoefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zellhoefer. 50% of Zellhoefer women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Zellhoefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Zellhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellhoefer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Zellhoefer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Zellhoefer. For the veterans among your Zellhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellhoefer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Zellhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zellhoefer in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellhoefer 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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