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Zelterman Family History

Zelterman 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: Alterman, Westerman, Letterman, Ketterman, Peterman, Hellerman

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Where is the Zelterman family from?

You can see how Zelterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelterman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelterman family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelterman's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelterman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zelterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelterman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zelterman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelterman. For the veterans among your Zelterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelterman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Zelterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zelterman in 1973 was 78, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelterman 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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