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Zekely Family History

Zekely 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: Szekely, Fegely, Vesely, Likely, Wesely, Makely, Sekel, Jekel, Zeleny

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Where is the Zekely family from?

You can see how Zekely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zekely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zekely family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zekely's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zekely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zekely 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 16 census records available for the last name Zekely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zekely 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zekely. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zekely. For the veterans among your Zekely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zekely lifespan?

Average Zekely life expectancy in 1970 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zekely 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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