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Zellin Family History

Zellin 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: Fellin, Sellin, Yellin, Bellin, Zeldin, Ellin, Mellin, Zeglin, Berlin

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Where is the Zellin family from?

You can see how Zellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zellin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zellin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zellin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zellin. 34% of Zellin men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Zellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Zellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellin 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Zellin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Zellin. For the veterans among your Zellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zellin in 1958 was 37, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellin 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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