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Zelter Family History

Zelter 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: Zeller, Felter, Belter, Elter, Kelter, Zeltner, Zeiter, Pelter

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Where is the Zelter family from?

You can see how Zelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Zelter families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelter. 50% of Zelter men worked as a Manager and 100% of Zelter women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Coal Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Zelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Zelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelter 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Zelter. 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 99 military records available for the last name Zelter. For the veterans among your Zelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Zelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zelter in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelter 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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