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Zellener Family History

Zellener 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: Zellner, Zeller, Ellender, Kellner, Ellner, Gellner, Sellner, Wellner

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Where is the Zellener family from?

You can see how Zellener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zellener families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Zellener's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Zellener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellener 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 173 census records available for the last name Zellener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellener 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Zellener. 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 14 military records available for the last name Zellener. For the veterans among your Zellener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellener lifespan?

Average Zellener life expectancy in 1991 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellener 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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