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Zellat Family History

Zellat 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: Zellar, Zella, Zeller, Pella, Sella, Tella, Bellas, Rella, Bella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellat 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 27 census records available for the last name Zellat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellat 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zellat. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zellat. For the veterans among your Zellat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zellat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zellat in 1972 was 34, and 89 in 2003.

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