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Zellman Family History

Zellman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zellmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Selman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zellman family from?

You can see how Zellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Zellman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zellman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zellman families in 1880.
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What did your Zellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zellman. 25% of Zellman men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Zellman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zellman were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Manager
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Zellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellman 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Zellman. 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 526 military records available for the last name Zellman. For the veterans among your Zellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Zellman in 1948 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellman 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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