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Zelmanow Family History

Zelmanow 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: Zelman, Selman, Kelman, Elman, Delano, Belman, Helman, Zellmann

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Where is the Zelmanow family from?

You can see how Zelmanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmanow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelmanow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelmanow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelmanow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmanow 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 21 census records available for the last name Zelmanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmanow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Zelmanow. 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 1 military records available for the last name Zelmanow. For the veterans among your Zelmanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmanow lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Zelmanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Zelmanow in 1982 was 72, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelmanow 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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