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Zellien Family History

Zellien 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: Ellen, Zeller, Fellin, Sellin, Sellen, Hellen, Yellin, Yellen, Bellin

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Where is the Zellien family from?

You can see how Zellien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zellien family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zellien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellien 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 71 census records available for the last name Zellien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellien 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Zellien. 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 19 military records available for the last name Zellien. For the veterans among your Zellien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Zellien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zellien in 1973 was 84, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellien 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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