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Zarling Family History

Zarling Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Zarling family from?

You can see how Zarling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarling family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zarling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Zarling families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zarling's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Zarling families in 1861.
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What did your Zarling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarling. 28% of Zarling men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Zarling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarling were Salesman and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zarling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarling 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Zarling. 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 451 military records available for the last name Zarling. For the veterans among your Zarling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarling lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Zarling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zarling in 1960 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarling 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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