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Zellt Family History

Zellt 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: Zello, Zelle, Zell, Zelt, Zella, Bell, Fell, Hell, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Zellt family from?

You can see how Zellt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zellt family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zellt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellt 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 2 census records available for the last name Zellt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zellt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zellt. For the veterans among your Zellt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zellt

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