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Zelnicker Family History

Zelnicker 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: Zelnick, Elicker, Zwicker, Zenker, Flicker, Reinecker, Klicker

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Where is the Zelnicker family from?

You can see how Zelnicker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelnicker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelnicker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zelnicker families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelnicker's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Zelnicker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelnicker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Zelnicker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelnicker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zelnicker. 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 36 military records available for the last name Zelnicker. For the veterans among your Zelnicker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelnicker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Zelnicker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zelnicker in 1968 was 75, and 102 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelnicker 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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