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Zelus Family History

Zelus 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: Melis, Delos, Reus, Jesus, Melhus, Wells, Klus, Debus, Delfs, Mells

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Where is the Zelus family from?

You can see how Zelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Zelus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Zelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelus 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 Zelus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zelus. For the veterans among your Zelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zelus in 1966 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelus 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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