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Zelig Family History

Zelig 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: Selig, Melis, Melin, Feig, Melia, Helin, Felix, Belin, Zeng, Teig

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Where is the Zelig family from?

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

What did your Zelig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Zelig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zelig 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Zelig. 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 44 military records available for the last name Zelig. For the veterans among your Zelig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zelig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zelig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Zelig in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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