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Zoelzer Family History

Zoelzer 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: Hoelzer, Koelzer, Goelzer, Zoeller, Zeller, Belzer, Selzer, Stelzer

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Where is the Zoelzer family from?

You can see how Zoelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoelzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Zoelzer families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zoelzer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zoelzer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoelzer 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 Zoelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zoelzer. 100% of Zoelzer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zoelzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Zoelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoelzer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Zoelzer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Zoelzer. For the veterans among your Zoelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoelzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Zoelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zoelzer in 1967 was 64, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zoelzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zoelzer 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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