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Zeltinger Family History

Zeltinger 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: Zelinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Zollinger, Selinger

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Where is the Zeltinger family from?

You can see how Zeltinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeltinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeltinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Zeltinger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeltinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zeltinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeltinger 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 Zeltinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zeltinger. 100% of Zeltinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zeltinger women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Zeltinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Zeltinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeltinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zeltinger. 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 25 military records available for the last name Zeltinger. For the veterans among your Zeltinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeltinger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Zeltinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zeltinger in 1959 was 46, and 53 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeltinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeltinger 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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