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Zolen Family History

Zolen 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: Nolen, Dolen, Bolen, Molen, Olen, Holen, Polen, Rolen, Colen, Tolen

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Where is the Zolen family from?

You can see how Zolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zolen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zolen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zolen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zolen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zolen 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 59 census records available for the last name Zolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zolen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Zolen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Zolen. For the veterans among your Zolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zolen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Zolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Zolen in 1987 was 64, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zolen 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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