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Zeldam Family History

Zeldam 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: Elam, Zeldin, Pelham, Kellam, Zoldak, Zellar, Zelman, Eidam, Sedam

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Where is the Zeldam family from?

You can see how Zeldam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeldam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zeldam family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeldam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeldam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeldam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Zeldam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Zeldam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeldam 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Zeldam. 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 Zeldam. For the veterans among your Zeldam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeldam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Zeldam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zeldam in 1969 was 75, and 83 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeldam 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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