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Zelavs Family History

Zelavs 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: Zelaya, Zellars, Melis, Glass, Elias, Vilas, Zeller, Vela, Pelayo

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Where is the Zelavs family from?

You can see how Zelavs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelavs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelavs family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelavs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelavs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Zelavs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelavs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zelavs. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelavs. For the veterans among your Zelavs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelavs lifespan?

Average Zelavs life expectancy in 1968 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelavs 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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