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Zelmore Family History

Zelmore 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: Elmore, Belmore, Delmore, Wetmore, Gilmore, Wilmore, Wedmore, Elsmore

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Where is the Zelmore family from?

You can see how Zelmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelmore family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zelmore families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zelmore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelmore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelmore 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 Zelmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zelmore. 100% of Zelmore men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Zelmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelmore 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Zelmore. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zelmore. For the veterans among your Zelmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelmore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zelmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Zelmore in 1966 was 67, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelmore 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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