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Zelverton Family History

Zelverton 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: Yelverton, Leverton, Wolverton, Everton, Helveston, Leaverton

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Where is the Zelverton family from?

You can see how Zelverton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelverton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Zelverton families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zelverton's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Zelverton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Zelverton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelverton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Zelverton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Zelverton. For the veterans among your Zelverton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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