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Zelin Family History

Zelin 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: Melin, Helin, Belin, Zeldin, Selin, Gelin, Zeglin, Elin, Delin

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Where is the Zelin family from?

You can see how Zelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zelin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zelin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelin 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 Zelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zelin. 47% of Zelin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zelin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Labomer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Zelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Zelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelin 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Zelin. 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 81 military records available for the last name Zelin. For the veterans among your Zelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Zelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zelin in 1948 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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