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Zelwinder Family History

Zelwinder 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: Zelinger, Winder, Melander, Linder, Ellender, Helander, Zeiner

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What did your Zelwinder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pressman Machine
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Zelwinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelwinder 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Zelwinder. 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 Zelwinder. For the veterans among your Zelwinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelwinder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zelwinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zelwinder in 1966 was 82, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zelwinder 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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