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Zelaites Family History

Zelaites 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: Zemaitis, Debates, Thwaites, Delauter, Delaine, Belaire, Feltes

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Where is the Zelaites family from?

You can see how Zelaites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelaites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelaites family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelaites's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelaites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelaites 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 13 census records available for the last name Zelaites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelaites 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zelaites. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelaites. For the veterans among your Zelaites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelaites lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Zelaites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zelaites in 1985 was 67, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelaites 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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