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Zelph Family History

Zelph 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: Delph, Relph, Selph, Delp, Zilch, Felch, Ralph, Kelch, Welsh, Welch

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Where is the Zelph family from?

You can see how Zelph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelph family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Zelph families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelph's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Zelph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelph 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 11 census records available for the last name Zelph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelph 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Zelph. 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 Zelph. For the veterans among your Zelph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelph lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelph 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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