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Zeler Family History

Zeler Name 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: Zeller, Zeier, Zelek, Zeiler, Zelmer, Zehler, Zeger, Geller, Beer

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Where is the Zeler family from?

You can see how Zeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Zeler families living in Louisiana. This was about 46% of all the recorded Zeler's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Zeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zeler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zeler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Zeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeler 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Zeler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Zeler. For the veterans among your Zeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Zeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zeler in 1966 was 61, and 56 in 1991.

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