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Zelante Family History

Zelante 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: Volante, Delane, Plante, Galante, Bellante, Delatte, Merante, Lane

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Where is the Zelante family from?

You can see how Zelante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelante families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zelante's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelante 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 53 census records available for the last name Zelante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelante 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Zelante. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zelante. For the veterans among your Zelante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelante lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Zelante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelante in 1948 was 50, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelante 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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