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Zellmer Family History

Zellmer Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Zellmeier (see Sellmeyer).

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


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Where is the Zellmer family from?

You can see how Zellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 53 Zellmer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 55% of all the recorded Zellmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zellmer families in 1880.
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What did your Zellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zellmer. 35% of Zellmer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Zellmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zellmer were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Zellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellmer 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 764 immigration records available for the last name Zellmer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zellmer. For the veterans among your Zellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellmer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zellmer in 1958 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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