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Zelken Family History

Zelken 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: Belken, Ellen, Zeller, Elsen, Elkin, Belkin, Belke, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Zelken family from?

You can see how Zelken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zelken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zelken families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelken's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Zelken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelken 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 28 census records available for the last name Zelken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelken 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Zelken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zelken. For the veterans among your Zelken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelken lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Zelken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zelken in 1976 was 77, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelken 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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