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Zeld Family History

Zeld 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: Feld, Held, Eld, Beld, Weld, Zell, Zelt, Bell, Helm, Bold

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Where is the Zeld family from?

You can see how Zeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeld 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 60 census records available for the last name Zeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeld 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zeld. 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 Zeld. For the veterans among your Zeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeld lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Zeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zeld in 1978 was 35, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeld 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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