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Zelas Family History

Zelas 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: Melis, Elias, Vilas, Vela, Elam, Salas, Delos, Zola, Milas, Balas

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Where is the Zelas family from?

You can see how Zelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zelas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelas 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 Zelas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Zelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Zelas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zelas. For the veterans among your Zelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zelas in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelas 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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