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Zellia Family History

Zellia 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: Bellia, Zella, Zeller, Melia, Pella, Mellis, Sella, Tella, Dellis

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Where is the Zellia family from?

You can see how Zellia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Zellia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zellia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellia 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 60 census records available for the last name Zellia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellia 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Zellia. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zellia. For the veterans among your Zellia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellia lifespan?

Average Zellia life expectancy in 1997 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 Zellia 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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