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Zelmer Family History

Zelmer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Zellmer.

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


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Where is the Zelmer family from?

You can see how Zelmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 71 Zelmer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 66% of all the recorded Zelmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zelmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmer 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 Zelmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelmer. 36% of Zelmer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Zelmer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelmer were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Zelmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zelmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmer 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Zelmer. 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 340 military records available for the last name Zelmer. For the veterans among your Zelmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Zelmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zelmer in 1968 was 81, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelmer 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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