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Zelman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Selman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Zellman, Kelman, Melman, Elman, Gelman, Zalman, Felman, Delman

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Where is the Zelman family from?

You can see how Zelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zelman family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Zelman families in 1911.
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What did your Zelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zelman. 100% of Zelman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Zelman. For the veterans among your Zelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelman in 1962 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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