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Zelon Family History

Zelon 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: Delon, Zenon, Nelon, Pelon, Heron, Zeno, Leon, Elton, Melin, Elson

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Where is the Zelon family from?

You can see how Zelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zelon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Zelon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Zelon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelon 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 106 census records available for the last name Zelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Zelon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zelon. For the veterans among your Zelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zelon in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelon 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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