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Zelo Family History

Zelo 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: Zeno, Elo, Delo, Velo, Gelo, Zero, Zello, Belo, Melo, Zell

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Where is the Zelo family from?

You can see how Zelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zelo families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelo 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 209 census records available for the last name Zelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelo 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Zelo. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zelo. For the veterans among your Zelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Zelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zelo in 1959 was 47, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelo 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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