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Zelzman Family History

Zelzman 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: Zellman, Zelman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Bellman, Sellman, Wellman

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Zelzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelzman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Zelzman. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Zelzman. For the veterans among your Zelzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelzman lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Zelzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zelzman in 1995 was 88, and 77 in 1997.

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