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Zelger Family History

Zelger 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, Felger, Belger, Zeiger, Zerger, Delger, Zenger, Zelmer, Zeger

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Where is the Zelger family from?

You can see how Zelger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Zelger families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Zelger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zelger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelger 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 196 census records available for the last name Zelger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelger 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Zelger. 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 200 military records available for the last name Zelger. For the veterans among your Zelger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Zelger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zelger in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelger 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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