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Zellermeyer Family History

Zellermeyer 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: Westermeyer, Sellmeyer, Wedemeyer, Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer

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Where is the Zellermeyer family from?

You can see how Zellermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellermeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zellermeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Zellermeyer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zellermeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Zellermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellermeyer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Zellermeyer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Zellermeyer. For the veterans among your Zellermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellermeyer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1986, in the United States, Zellermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zellermeyer in 1961 was 54, and 70 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellermeyer 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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