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Zellam Family History

Zellam 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: Kellam, Zellar, Zella, Hallam, Zeller, Elam, Pella, Sella, Dallam

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Where is the Zellam family from?

You can see how Zellam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zellam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Zellam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zellam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellam 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 33 census records available for the last name Zellam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellam 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 Zellam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zellam. For the veterans among your Zellam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellam lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Zellam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Zellam in 1975 was 92, and 45 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellam 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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