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Zaltan Family History

Zaltan 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: Zalman, Kalman, Alton, Halton, Balan, Dalton, Galvan, Callan, Salman

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Where is the Zaltan family from?

You can see how Zaltan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaltan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zaltan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zaltan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaltan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaltan 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 39 census records available for the last name Zaltan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaltan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Zaltan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Zaltan. For the veterans among your Zaltan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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