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Zelock Family History

Zelock 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: Lock, Block, Glock, Klock, Flock, Zulick, Zelnick, Plock, Zelek

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Where is the Zelock family from?

You can see how Zelock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zelock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Zelock families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zelock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelock 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 43 census records available for the last name Zelock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelock 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Zelock. 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 10 military records available for the last name Zelock. For the veterans among your Zelock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Zelock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zelock in 1962 was 56, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelock 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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