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Zellinger Family History

Zellinger 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: Zollinger, Bellinger, Ellinger, Mellinger, Sellinger, Dellinger

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Where is the Zellinger family from?

You can see how Zellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zellinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zellinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zellinger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zellinger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Zellinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zellinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zellinger. 23% of Zellinger men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Zellinger women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zellinger were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Zellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zellinger 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Zellinger. 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 323 military records available for the last name Zellinger. For the veterans among your Zellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zellinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Zellinger in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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