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Zelmanovitz Family History

Zelmanovitz 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: Labovitz, Kemnitz, Zdanowicz, Benowitz, Zavitz, Langlitz, Milanovich

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Where is the Zelmanovitz family from?

You can see how Zelmanovitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanovitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelmanovitz families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zelmanovitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelmanovitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Zelmanovitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanovitz 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanovitz. 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 37 military records available for the last name Zelmanovitz. For the veterans among your Zelmanovitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanovitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Zelmanovitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Zelmanovitz in 1966 was 78, and 92 in 1998.

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