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Zaslow Family History

Zaslow Surname Meaning

American shortened and altered form of Jewish Zaslavsky. Compare Saslow.

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


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Where is the Zaslow family from?

You can see how Zaslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaslow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zaslow families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Zaslow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zaslow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaslow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zaslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zaslow. 24% of Zaslow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Zaslow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zaslow were Painter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Zaslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Zaslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaslow 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Zaslow. 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 136 military records available for the last name Zaslow. For the veterans among your Zaslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaslow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zaslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Zaslow in 1958 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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