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Zeltmann Family History

Zeltmann 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: Zellmann, Feltmann, Altmann, Hellmann, Heitmann, Feldmann, Wellmann

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Where is the Zeltmann family from?

You can see how Zeltmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeltmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zeltmann families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zeltmann's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Zeltmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeltmann 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 Zeltmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeltmann. 100% of Zeltmann women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Zeltmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Zeltmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeltmann 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Zeltmann. 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 139 military records available for the last name Zeltmann. For the veterans among your Zeltmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeltmann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Zeltmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zeltmann in 1961 was 44, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeltmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeltmann 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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