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Zelder Family History

Zelder 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: Helder, Zeller, Gelder, Elder, Kelder, Melder, Felder, Yelder, Zender

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Where is the Zelder family from?

You can see how Zelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zelder families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelder 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 Zelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelder. 75% of Zelder men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Zelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Zelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelder 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Zelder. 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 86 military records available for the last name Zelder. For the veterans among your Zelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Zelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zelder in 1970 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelder 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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