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Zelfine Family History

Zelfine 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: Zeldin, Delfino, Delaine, Meline, Delfin, Eline, Melin, Devine, Laine

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Where is the Zelfine family from?

You can see how Zelfine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zelfine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zelfine family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zelfine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zelfine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zelfine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zelfine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Zelfine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelfine 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 Zelfine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Zelfine. For the veterans among your Zelfine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelfine lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Zelfine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Zelfine in 1972 was 53, and 80 in 2001.

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