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Zellus Family History

Zellus 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: Bellus, Zeller, Mellis, Melhus, Wells, Dellis, Bellas, Ellis, Bellis

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Where is the Zellus family from?

You can see how Zellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zellus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zellus family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Zellus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Zellus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellus 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 Zellus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zellus. 50% of Zellus 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
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

What Zellus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Zellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zellus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zellus. For the veterans among your Zellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellus lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Zellus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zellus in 1987 was 66, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zellus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zellus 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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