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Zelt Family History

Zelt Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a variant of Zeltner.

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


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Where is the Zelt family from?

You can see how Zelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Zelt families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Zelt families in 1891.
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What did your Zelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelt. 38% of Zelt men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Zelt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zelt were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelt 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Zelt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Zelt. For the veterans among your Zelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelt in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelt 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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