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Zelit Family History

Zelit 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: Zelt, Melis, Melin, Melia, Helin, Felix, Belin, Petit, Belt, Melito

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Where is the Zelit family from?

You can see how Zelit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zelit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelit 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 14 census records available for the last name Zelit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zelit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Zelit. For the veterans among your Zelit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelit lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Zelit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelit in 1971 was 79, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelit 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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