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Zolas Family History

Zolas 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: Zola, Bolas, Colas, Golas, Jonas, Toles, Vilas, Pola, Solis, Solar

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Where is the Zolas family from?

You can see how Zolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zolas families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Zolas family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zolas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolas 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 Zolas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zolas. 100% of Zolas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Zolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zolas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zolas. For the veterans among your Zolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Zolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zolas in 1970 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolas 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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