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Zelien Family History

Zelien 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: Zeien, Melin, Ellen, Zeller, Lien, Elsen, Helin, Belin, Heien, Zeier

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Where is the Zelien family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelien 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 Zelien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelien. 100% of Zelien women worked as a Saleslady.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Zelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Zelien. 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 8 military records available for the last name Zelien. For the veterans among your Zelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelien lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Zelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zelien in 1975 was 68, and 38 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelien 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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