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Zalay Family History

Zalay Surname 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: Zalar, Malay, Balay, Salay, Szalay, Sala, Alam, Paley, Balan, Bala

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Where is the Zalay family from?

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

There are 124 census records available for the last name Zalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zalay 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Zalay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Zalay. For the veterans among your Zalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zalay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zalay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zalay in 1972 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zalay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zalay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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