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Zeldes Family History

Zeldes 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, Valdes, Gelder, Elder, Elden, Zeldin, Zelek, Velde

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Where is the Zeldes family from?

You can see how Zeldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeldes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zeldes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zeldes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zeldes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeldes 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 Zeldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeldes. 100% of Zeldes men worked as a School.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • School
    100%

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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Zeldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeldes 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Zeldes. 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 61 military records available for the last name Zeldes. For the veterans among your Zeldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeldes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Zeldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zeldes in 1962 was 29, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeldes 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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