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Zeluf Family History

Zeluf 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: Zelek, Helf, Zepf, Zello, Zelle, Relf, Self, Zulauf, Zell, Belue

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Where is the Zeluf family from?

You can see how Zeluf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zeluf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Zeluf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Zeluf families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Zeluf's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Zeluf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zeluf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zeluf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Zeluf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeluf 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 Zeluf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zeluf. For the veterans among your Zeluf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeluf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Zeluf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zeluf in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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