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Zelzer Family History

Zelzer 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, Belzer, Selzer, Kelzer, Pelzer, Delzer, Elzer, Melzer, Helzer

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Where is the Zelzer family from?

You can see how Zelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelzer families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zelzer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelzer 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 Zelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zelzer. 100% of Zelzer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Zelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelzer 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Zelzer. 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 118 military records available for the last name Zelzer. For the veterans among your Zelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Zelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zelzer in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelzer 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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