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Zelsberg Family History

Zelsberg 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: Helberg, Selberg, Melberg, Hellberg, Feldberg, Weisberg, Remsberg

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Where is the Zelsberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelsberg 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 13 census records available for the last name Zelsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelsberg 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zelsberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelsberg. For the veterans among your Zelsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelsberg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Zelsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zelsberg in 1984 was 76, and 81 in 1986.

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