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Zelbo Family History

Zelbo 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: Zello, Zerbo, Zelko, Zeno, Bello, Mello, Sebo, Falbo, Elo, Pelto

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Where is the Zelbo family from?

You can see how Zelbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelbo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelbo family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelbo's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zelbo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelbo 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 22 census records available for the last name Zelbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelbo 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Zelbo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zelbo. For the veterans among your Zelbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelbo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Zelbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zelbo in 1980 was 79, and 62 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelbo 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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