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Zelius Family History

Zelius 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: Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Melhus, Chelius, Velis, Feliu, Lenius

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Where is the Zelius family from?

You can see how Zelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelius family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Zelius's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Zelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelius 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 Zelius ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Zelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelius 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Zelius. 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 35 military records available for the last name Zelius. For the veterans among your Zelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelius lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Zelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zelius in 1976 was 72, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelius 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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