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Zelar Family History

Zelar 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: Zalar, Zegar, Zellar, Bear, Vilar, Dear, Pear, Zeller, Vela, Klar

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Where is the Zelar family from?

You can see how Zelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelar family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Zelar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelar 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 Zelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelar. 100% of Zelar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Zelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zelar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zelar. For the veterans among your Zelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Zelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zelar in 1970 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelar 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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