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Zellet Family History

Zellet 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: Zeller, Zelle, Bellet, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Mallet, Weller

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Where is the Zellet family from?

You can see how Zellet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Zellet families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zellet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellet 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 35 census records available for the last name Zellet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Zellet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zellet. For the veterans among your Zellet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellet lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Zellet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zellet in 1984 was 67, and 52 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellet 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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