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Zelvin Family History

Zelvin 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: Melvin, Zeldin, Belvin, Elvin, Gelvin, Melin, Levin, Galvin, Helin

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Where is the Zelvin family from?

You can see how Zelvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelvin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zelvin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelvin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Zelvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelvin 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zelvin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Zelvin. For the veterans among your Zelvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zelvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zelvin in 1963 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelvin 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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