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Zellas Family History

Zellas 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: Bellas, Mellas, Kellas, Zellar, Zellars, Zella, Pallas, Elias, Zeller

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Where is the Zellas family from?

You can see how Zellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Zellas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zellas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Zellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellas 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 Zellas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zellas. For the veterans among your Zellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1970, in the United States, Zellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Zellas in 1965 was 65, and 75 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellas 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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