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Zelson Family History

Zelson 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: Elson, Nelson, Melson, Kelson, Belson, Delson, Elton, Benson, Felton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelson 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 78 census records available for the last name Zelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Zelson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Zelson. For the veterans among your Zelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Zelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zelson in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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