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Zelgert Family History

Zelgert 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, Egert, Helbert, Gellert, Felger, Belger, Zeiger, Helget

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelgert 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 53 census records available for the last name Zelgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelgert 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zelgert. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Zelgert. For the veterans among your Zelgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelgert lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Zelgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelgert in 1972 was 71, and 84 in 1996.

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