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Zeelander Family History

Zeelander 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: Sealander, Melander, Helander, Shelander, Thelander, Welander

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Where is the Zeelander family from?

You can see how Zeelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeelander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zeelander families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeelander's in USA. California had the highest population of Zeelander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeelander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeelander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zeelander. 100% of Zeelander 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Zeelander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zeelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeelander 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Zeelander. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zeelander. For the veterans among your Zeelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeelander lifespan?

Average Zeelander life expectancy in 1998 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeelander 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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