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Zelhart Family History

Zelhart 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: De Hart, Denhart, Ehart, Elgart, Elhard, Gelhar, Lenhart, Neuhart

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Where is the Zelhart family from?

You can see how Zelhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Zelhart families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelhart's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zelhart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelhart 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 Zelhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelhart. 60% of Zelhart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zelhart women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Engineer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Zelhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Zelhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelhart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zelhart. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zelhart. For the veterans among your Zelhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelhart lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zelhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zelhart in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelhart 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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