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Zelfer Family History

Zelfer 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: Zeller, Helfer, Telfer, Belfer, Zelmer, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Zelfer family from?

You can see how Zelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelfer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Zelfer families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Zelfer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelfer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelfer 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 Zelfer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Milker
    100%

What Zelfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Zelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelfer 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 Zelfer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Zelfer. For the veterans among your Zelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelfer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Zelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zelfer in 1966 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zelfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelfer 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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