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Zellerbach Family History

Zellerbach 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: Hollerbach, Feuerbach, Afflerbach, Mullenbach, Kallenbach, Ellerbeck

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Where is the Zellerbach family from?

You can see how Zellerbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellerbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellerbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zellerbach families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellerbach's in USA. California had the highest population of Zellerbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellerbach 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 217 census records available for the last name Zellerbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellerbach 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Zellerbach. 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 427 military records available for the last name Zellerbach. For the veterans among your Zellerbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellerbach lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Zellerbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zellerbach in 1974 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellerbach 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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