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Zelmanoff Family History

Zelmanoff 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: Romanoff, Evanoff, Zelman, Selman, Kelman, Bogdanoff, Elman, Nemeroff

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Where is the Zelmanoff family from?

You can see how Zelmanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelmanoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zelmanoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelmanoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Zelmanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanoff 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanoff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Zelmanoff. For the veterans among your Zelmanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Zelmanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Zelmanoff in 1965 was 83, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelmanoff 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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