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Zelano Family History

Zelano 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: Delano, Celano, Zeno, Solano, Pelayo, Eland, Belan, Milano, Selan

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Where is the Zelano family from?

You can see how Zelano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Zelano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Zelano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelano 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 Zelano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelano. 50% of Zelano men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Zelano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelano 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Zelano. 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 109 military records available for the last name Zelano. For the veterans among your Zelano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelano lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Zelano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Zelano in 1959 was 42, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelano 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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